Call for employers to be more carer-friendly

Ministers announced yesterday that six government departments will sign an agreement with Employers for Carers on how they will work in partnership to develop and promote support for carers in the workplace. This will include guidance for employers and raising awareness of employees’ right to request flexible working.

 

Workplace Law’s flexible working factsheet advises that from 6 April 2003 employers have been under a legal obligation to consider applications for f... (453 more words)

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