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What’s on in May
Update from our Energy Advice Worker, April 2024
What’s on in April
Working carers now entitled to 1 week unpaid leave per year
On 6th April 2024 it will become the law that employers must offer working carers at least 1 weeks unpaid leave a year, to carry out their caring duties. This will be applied for in the same way as annual leave. The Carers Leave can be taken in half days or whole days, it doesn't have to be the whole week all at once.
Employers cannot refuse the request, however they can as the employee to postpone if they have a good business reason - however, if they do postpone they can only do so for 1 month.
Carers will be have to self-certify that they are in a caring role for someone who is disabled, suffering a long-term illness or needs care and support because of old age.
What’s on in March
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