Carer's Leave

Overview

This consultation seeks views on a proposal to give employees a week of unpaid leave each year to provide care.  

Responses to this consultation will help us understand: 

• How carers use existing employment rights; 
• Who should be eligible to take the leave; 
• What the leave can be taken for; 
• How the leave would be available to take and the process for taking the leave; 
• The costs and benefits to employers and employees. 

In light of COVID-19, we are extending the consultation period to give people more time to respond.