The Carer’s Leave Act for Carers
From the 6th April 2024, unpaid carers across Great Britain, including Wales, will have new rights under the law. This right is for all unpaid carers to take up to one week of unpaid leave from their employer per year to provide unpaid care to someone.
What new rights will this give me as a carer?
The Carer’s Leave Act will:
- Introduce a new and flexible entitlement of up to 5 days unpaid leave per year for employees who are providing or arranging care for a relative or dependant,
- Be available from the first day of their employment,
- Allow employees to take the leave flexibly for planned and foreseen caring commitments,
- Offer the same employment protections to employees taking this leave that are associated with other forms of family-related leave, meaning they will be protected from dismissal or any detriment because of having taken time off.
Contact us on 01642 488977 or email info@carerstogether-rc.org.uk for more information and to find out how you can take carer’s leave.