The Government published a policy paper on 14 July 2026 in which it sets out its plans relating to unpaid carers, including how provisions in the Employment Rights Act 2025 may support unpaid carers. HR teams should monitor developments relating to employment rights for unpaid carers, including the Government’s consultation, which closes on 1 September 2026.
Almost one in six 'sandwich carers' find it difficult to cope financially and a high proportion are on low incomes, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
With a general election confirmed for 4 July 2024, we look at two key areas where Labour's employment law proposals, if implemented, would transform the face of employment law in the UK and have significant implications for employers.