Carers leave: the law explained
November 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
In April 2024 a new law came into effect allowing employees one week of unpaid leave per year to provide care for a dependent with long term care needs.
This free carers’ leave webinar covers:
- The new law from April 2024
- Definitions of ‘long-term’ and ‘dependent’ for eligibility purposes
- Eligibility criteria
- How carer’s leave can be taken
- Notice periods for the intention to take carer’s leave
- Whether employers can request employees postpone leave
- Risks for employers of getting it wrong