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.
Updated to include information on how leading practice employers can provide enhanced support to employees who are carers beyond their legal duties and promote the availability of carer's leave.