The law recognises this and affords carers certain protections in the workplace. There may be practical measures you can discuss with your employer to make the things more manageable; you could discuss part-time working or job share arrangements with your employer and agree on variations to your contract of employment.
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There are 5 million people in the UK who combine work with care responsibilities for family members and loved ones. Carers UK estimates that 1 in 7 of the UK’s working population has caring responsibilities.
This is set to rise significantly due an ageing population and barriers to accessing financial help with care. 1 in 5 adults has seen their work impacted as a result of their caring obligations, especially those aged 45 to 64.
Juggling caring responsibilities with paid work is difficult and arduous, and you may feel it difficult to manage. The law recognises this and affords carers certain protections in the workplace. There may be practical measures you can discuss with your employer to make the things more manageable; you could discuss part-time working or job share arrangements with your employer and agree on variations to your contract of employment.
As a carer, you are also entitled to certain legal protections in respect of your employment. Your employer cannot discriminate against you due to your caring obligations to a dependant, and you have a legal right to request flexible working (subject to certain qualifying conditions). Employees have an entitlement to take reasonable unpaid time off to provide care when necessary.
Our Employment Team can advise you of your legal rights as a carer, and provide practical advice on a case-by-case basis.
Our experienced solicitors are on hand to give you advice and assistance.
Call our team on 01582 514000 or Contact Us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
