A Bill to entitle employees to take a period of leave to fulfil certain caring responsibilities in respect of dependants; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
12 May 2016
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The Bill would entitle employees to take a dedicated period of leave to look after someone who depends on them. It would set out who qualifies and how the leave works, with related provisions to support carers in the workplace. The aim is to help people balance work with caring duties more easily.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move to the House of Commons for consideration.
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10 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 10 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
