Carers and Employment Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Carers and Employment Bill would give people who care for others a legal right to request flexible working to fit around their caring duties. It aims to help carers stay in work while providing care, by setting out clear rules for flexible working and related support. The bill touches on both employment and healthcare issues.

Key Points

Establishes carers' right to request flexible working.
Aims to help carers balance employment with caregiving responsibilities.
Outlines how employers should handle flexible-working requests.
Connects flexible working rights to broader employment and healthcare support for carers.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons (first reading completed 26 January 2011).

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading and is now at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

Carers and people with caregiving responsibilitiesEmployees who are carersEmployers and HR departmentsTrade unions and workplace representatives

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Jan 2011

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Carers and Employment

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 136 2010-12 (as introduced)

BillCommons

2 Aug 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.