The Carer's Leave Act covers employees in England, Wales and Scotland.
Employees are entitled to one week’s; 5 days, unpaid leave per year if providing or arranging care for someone with a long-term care need.
This leave can be taken flexibly (in half or full days) for planned and foreseen caring commitments.
It is available from the first day of employment.
It provides the same employment protections to employees as other forms of family- related leave, including protection from dismissal.
Please read our information guide with more details on the Act and how you may benefit from it.