Carers

EU member states must apply rules to improve work-life balance for parents and carers by transposing the Work-Life Balance Directive into law.

The midpoint of 2022 is a good time for HR professionals to take stock of the many employment law proposals in the pipeline.

A Conservative MP has called for action after a manifesto pledge on paid carer's leave was absent from this week’s Queen’s Speech.

Employers have been urged to ensure their working carers policies reflect the breadth of responsibilities that different groups face.

Greater flexible working could open up employment opportunities for 1.3 million people in the UK who have caring responsibilities, disabilities and those living in rural areas, according to a study.

As we move towards hybrid working and shape new policies, how can organisations support working carers?

Almost six out of 10 women avoid applying for promotion because it was too hard to balance work and care.

Care workers from abroad will be able to apply for a 12-month health and care visa from next year.

As well as continuing to deal with workplace issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, there will be many other important...

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, HR professionals have had their fair share of employment law rulings to keep track of in...

Almost three-quarters of working carers worry about juggling their job with their caring responsibilities, according to research from charity Carers...

Care home director laments loss of staff and feeling of being discriminated against as mandatory vaccination ruling kicks in.

Catherine Mann warns women over the risk to their careers of working from home.

The issue of compulsory vaccination for Covid-19 is a live one for all employers, not just those in the health and care sector. Should wider workforces be vaccinated?

A consultation seeks views on making the right to request flexible working avaialble from an employee's first day at work.