Carer’s Leave Policy

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you manage statutory Carer’s Leave requests from employees who need time off to provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long-term care need. It helps you apply clear entitlement, notice and postponement rules from day one of employment.

What's included

A carer's leave policy covering eligibility, dependant definitions, long-term care needs, amount of leave, notice, postponement, pay, benefits and return rights.

When to Use the Resource

Use when an employee requests statutory Carer’s Leave to provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long-term care need.