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🔔Carer's Leave 🔔 On 6th April, Carer's Leave will become a Day 1 right for all employees. Let's explore the main points: ✨ Employees can request up to 1 week of unpaid leave every 12 months. ✨ The purpose of this leave is to support or arrange care for a "dependent", who does not have to be a family member but has a disability, care needs or a physical or mental illness. ✨ Employees can request to take 1 whole week, or individual days. ✨ Employees must provide notice to their employer to indicate when they want to take their leave. ✨ The request does not have to be in writing, nor does the employee have to give proof of the dependent's care needs. ✨ Employers can ask the employee to delay this leave, but it needs to be reasonable. Need advice? Give me a call: 📞 07341 432 479 📧 jane@balancedhr.co.uk #hr #carersleave #hrsupport #dependent

🚨 April saw the introduction of a new statutory leave entitlement, #CarersLeave. Designed to provide support for those balancing work with caring responsibilities, this legislation marks a further step forward in workplace flexibility and compassion. Under the new legislation, eligible employees are entitled to up to five days of unpaid Carer's Leave per year. This leave can be taken for the purpose of providing care to a dependant due to a physical or mental illness, injury, disability or issues relating to old age. A ‘dependant’ can include a spouse, civil partner, partner, child, parent, a person who lives in their household or anyone who reasonably relies on them for care. Employees are required to give their employer notice before the start of their leave, depending on how many days’ leave are requested. However, employers are encouraged to show flexibility in emergency situations where advance notice is not possible. Employers are legally obligated to facilitate Carer's Leave for eligible employees and cannot unreasonably refuse a request for such leave. Whilst employers may delay Carers Leave if it would cause serious disruption, they must agree an alternative date for the leave to take place. If you would like help with implementing a Carer’s Leave policy, or any HR policy, please get in touch. info@mcleanhr.co.uk #employmentlegislation #employmentrights #humanresources #workplaceflexibility

Have you heard about the new Carer's Leave coming into effect on April 6th? In case you haven't, we have the full run-down of what this new leave type is, what it entitles employees to, and how to manage it, in our latest blog post. Have a read: https://lnkd.in/dzMWAEQf #carersleave #absence #absencemanagement

🔔 Carer's Leave 🔔 Employees and employers are still not aware of this right! Please share and spread the word as this could help so many people in the workplace: ✨ Employees can request up to 1 week of unpaid leave every 12 months. ✨ The purpose of this leave is to support or arrange care for a "dependent", who does not have to be a family member but has a disability, care needs or a physical or mental illness. ✨ Employees can request to take 1 whole week, or individual days. ✨ Employees must provide notice to their employer to indicate when they want to take their leave. ✨ The request does not have to be in writing, nor does the employee have to give proof of the dependent's care needs. ✨ Employers can ask the employee to delay this leave, but it needs to be reasonable. Please spread the word! 🙂 📞 07341 432 479 📧 jane@balancedhr.co.uk

📢 Employees are now entitled to one week of carer’s leave every 12 months, with 'a week' reflecting their usual working pattern. For instance, if they work 3 days a week, their carer's leave equates to 3 days.📢 Leave can be taken as a whole week or spread out as days or half-days across the year, offering flexibility for those caring for dependants. It's important to note, however, that this leave is capped at one week per year, regardless of the number of dependants an employee cares for. Need guidance on this? Reach out to us for expert advice! #CarersLeave #EmploymentLaw #SupportingEmployees"

Carer’s leave – what it is…? Carer’s leave has been available from 6 April 2024. It’s a distinct and new right, permitting employees from day one of their employment to take up to one week’s leave per year, to provide care, or to assist someone who is dependent on them, where they have a long-term care need. Key points on Carer's leave: ·       Carer’s leave will be available from the first day of employment ·       Carer’s leave will be unpaid ·       The right to carer’s leave is intended for planned activities or assistance provided by an employee to somebody dependent upon them, where they have a long term care need ·       Carer’s leave is not the same as time off for dependants leave, which is for emergency situations only ·       It is possible to postpone carer’s leave for up to one month where it would unduly disrupt the employer’s business ·       In deciding whether to allow the time off, the employer can consider whether the required notice has been given for the requested carer’s leave ·       Employees can take a maximum of one week of carer’s leave per rolling 12month period ·       An employee can make a complaint to the employment tribunal that they have suffered a detriment or been dismissed due to taking carer’s leave ·       Dismissing an employee for taking carer's leave will be automatically unfair. #carersleave #timeofffordependents #hradvice #hrsupport #independenthrconsultant #specialistHRsolutionsLtd

📢 Employees are now entitled to one week of carer’s leave every 12 months, with 'a week' reflecting their usual working pattern. For instance, if they work 3 days a week, their carer's leave equates to 3 days.📢 Leave can be taken as a whole week or spread out as days or half-days across the year, offering flexibility for those caring for dependants. It's important to note, however, that this leave is capped at one week per year, regardless of the number of dependants an employee cares for. Need guidance on this? Reach out to us for expert advice! #CarersLeave #EmploymentLaw #SupportingEmployees"

Carer’s Leave Act: Five ways employers can do more

How Well Do You Know Canada’s Leave Policies? Navigating the landscape of leave policies in Canada is crucial for creating a supportive workplace. From parental leave to compassionate care, understanding these laws can make all the difference in employee well-being and retention. 🔍 Did you know? Parental Leave: Up to 61 weeks of unpaid leave can be shared between parents! Maternity Leave: New mothers are entitled to 15 weeks to recover and bond with their newborn. Sick Leave: While many companies offer paid sick leave, it’s not mandated—know your rights! Compassionate Care Leave: Take up to 28 weeks to care for a gravely ill family member—because family comes first. Domestic Violence Leave: Victims can access 10 days of paid leave to seek safety. Why does this matter? Understanding and properly managing these leave policies not only keeps you compliant but also fosters a culture of empathy and support. Happy employees are productive employees! 🤝 Let’s create workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported during life’s critical moments. Need guidance? Connect with HR professionals or legal advisors to ensure your leave policies are up to date and inclusive. #LeavePolicies #CanadianEmploymentLaw #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeSupport

In the latest edition of Crain's Detroit Business, check out the results of the Gallagher Time Away from Work Poll. The top five observations from the poll: 1. Bereavement leave has experienced significant changes   2. Family Care and Caregiver Leave is increasing in prevalence  3. Unlimited PTO policies continue to gain momentum  4. Parental leave shows consistent interest, albeit not at the pace of past years   5. PTO accruals remain fairly flat as employers focus on other Time Away Policies #gallagher #hrconsulting #crainsdetroit