'Pivotal moment' | Could paid Carer's Leave be on the horizon? Government seeks views on new rights

The Government has launched a consultation on whether unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children need stronger workplace protections, opening the door to potential reforms including a statutory right to paid Carer’s Leave.

The consultation, which forms part of the Government’s wider Make Work Pay agenda, will examine whether existing employment rights go far enough in helping people balance work with significant caring responsibilities. It will also review support available to parents caring for seriously ill children.