Online resources

Employers for Carers provides a range of online resources on its dedicated website for members including:

Information for employers including sections on:

  • The business case. Why is supporting carers so important now and what are the business benefits?
  • The law. Carers' legal rights including under the new Equality Act which came into effect on 1 October 2010.
  • Good practice. What works? Developing policies, work-life balance, workplace support, accessing external support.
  • Case studies. Flexible working, home working, carers leave, small business case studies and other examples.
  • Policies. Developing carers policies and including carers in other relevant policies.
  • Practical tools. Including assessment tool, training resource, top tips
  • Policy briefings. Briefings on latest issues, fact and figures and research.
  • Information for your employees including sections on:
  • Rights at work
  • Flexible working
  • Case studies
  • Seeking workplace and external support