Time off work

New and updated

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  FAQs

  Is an employee who is caring for more than one dependant entitled to two lots of carer's leave?

  Updated to reflect that the right to carer's leave is in force from 6 April 2024.

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  FAQs

  Do employers have to pay employees while they are on statutory carer's leave?

  Updated to reflect that the right to carer's leave is in force from 6 April 2024.

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  FAQs

  How much statutory carer's leave can an employee take?

  Updated to reflect that the right to carer's leave is in force from 6 April 2024.

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  FAQs

  What notice is required to take statutory carer's leave?

  Updated to reflect that the right to carer's leave is in force from 6 April 2024.

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  FAQs

  Who is eligible for statutory carer's leave?

  Updated to reflect that the right to carer's leave is in force from 6 April 2024.

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  FAQs

  Can an employer require any evidence from an employee who requests to take statutory carer's leave?

  Updated to reflect that the right to carer's leave is in force from 6 April 2024.

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  FAQs

  Can an employer refuse an employee's request to take statutory carer's leave?

  Updated to reflect that the right to carer's leave is in force from 6 April 2024.

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  Legal timetable

  Statutory maternity pay and other family-related statutory pay rates increase

  The weekly rates of statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay, statutory shared parental pay and statutory parental bereavement pay increase.

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  Contract clauses

  Facilities and time off for trade union duties and activities agreement

  Updated to reflect the publication of draft regulations affecting check-off in the public sector, due to come into force on 9 May 2024.

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  Leading practice guides

  Creating an inclusive workplace for religion and belief: Prayer, dress codes, fasting, bereavement and other practical guidance

  Enhanced with further guidance on providing a dedicated space for prayer.