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Carer's Leave Act 2023
Summary
The Carer's Leave Act 2023 gives UK workers the legal right to take time off work to care for family members who are ill, elderly, or need support. The Act protects employees from being fired for taking this leave, though the exact details about how much time is allowed and when employers must approve it would be set out in the full law.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing workers should have the right to take unpaid time off to care for ill or elderly family members without losing their job. It helps people balance work and caring responsibilities, reducing stress and allowing families to look after loved ones properly.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry this Act could cost businesses money, especially small companies, as they'd need to cover absent workers. Some argue it's unclear how much leave employees can take or whether employers can refuse requests, creating confusion about workers' rights and business obligations.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading21 Oct 2022
- Committee stage9 Nov 2022
- 3rd reading3 Feb 2023
Lords
- 1st reading6 Feb 2023
- 2nd reading3 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading19 May 2023
Royal Assent24 May 2023
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