Carers

The government is to fund a STEM returners project, helping women and carers get back into the sector following a break.

The Carer's Leave Bill, which could see working carers get access to one week of unpaid carer's leave, has been passed by MPs.

What are the legal developments that HR teams should look out for this year and beyond?

Changes in lifestyle, caring responsibilities and difficulties in finding paid work are among the barriers to returning to the workforce faced by over 50s, research has found.

Important Bill for retaining staff and enabling employees to care for loved ones passing second reading in the House of Commons.

Workplace pressures are severely undermining the capacity of adult social care in England to provide services and may lead to the sector's collapse.

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...