New and improved statutory rights around Carer’s Leave and Flexible working come into force on 6th April 2024.
Acas Code of Practice on requests for flexible working: https://www.acas.org.uk/acas-code-of-practice-on-flexible-working-requests
Acas Carer’s leave Code of Practice: https://www.acas.org.uk/carers-leave
The University carers leave policy provides the right to take up to one week of leave per rolling 12 months: https://www.reading.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-and-procedures/absence-and-leave/carers-leave
If you need any further information, support or guidance/ representation, please remember that RUCU has a team of caseworkers who can support members.