Working Carers & Carer Friendly Employers

Caring Together Warwickshire can support working Carers; we also work with employers in order to encourage them to maintain Carers in employment and support Carers among their workforces.

Carers In Employment

If you are balancing caring with paid employment, you have rights that need to be respected.

All employees have the right to request flexible working. This could be to work from home or to change your working hours.  Your employer must consider any requests you make; however, they do not have to accept these requests. Your employer's response may depend on the type of work you do and the needs of the business.

All employees have the right to unpaid time off in an emergency, and Carers cannot be legally discriminated against.  You should speak with your employer's HR/personnel department, and if you are a member of a trade union, they can also advise you on your rights.


Useful Guides

• Carers UK - Looking after someone
• Carers UK: Getting Support at Work
• The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS): Making a flexible working request
• ACAS Responding to requests
• Barclay Card: Let’s talk about flexible working
• Mental Health at Work has put together a range of toolkits focusing on supporting yourself and your colleagues - Toolkits
• Carers Passport - Information for Employers
• Carers Passport - For individuals - Example of a Carers Passport