Petition Give carers of disabled children a right to workplace adjustments

Currently employers do not have to go so far as to make reasonable adjustments, such as changing an employee's working hours, to accommodate the needs of their disabled dependant. The rights of a carer are not protected as robustly as those of a disabled person.

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We think this situation puts millions of families at risk of financial hardship, represents a huge loss of skills from the workplace and increases further the burden on the welfare state.

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Created by Abigail johnson
Deadline 24 October 2024 All petitions run for 6 months
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