In the UK, the Carer's Leave Act came into effect in 2024, providing employees the statutory right to take up to five working days of unpaid leave per year to care for or arrange for care for a dependant with a long-term care need.
 
Companies reviewing their family friendly policies are increasingly considering their approach to carers, with many moving beyond UK statutory provision by offering paid leave.
 
So, for the latest in our Cutting Edge Family Friendly policy and practice series, we went behind the scenes with Merck Group, who introduced their new financially protected Carergivers Leave benefit in January 2025, for all colleagues globally. Enter your name and email here and we'll send it over!
 
 
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  • Why Merck introduced the Global Caregivers Leave Benefit
  • How Merck built the case and designed the policy
  • The impact and future outlook
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We know you’re committed to creating a workplace where families thrive. That’s why we publish our Cutting Edge series - a collection of free, practical resources designed to support your work.

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Explore key topics shaping Family Friendly workplaces:

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  • Fertility & Neonatal Leave

  • Pregnancy & Baby Loss Support

  • Recognising Return to Work

  • Grandparents & Carers at Work

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