UK: Proposals to help parents and carers in the workforce

The Government is considering proposals to help parents and carers in the workforce, including creating a duty on employers to consider whether a role may be done flexibly, and making this clear when advertising the role.

In addition, the Government is considering proposals for greater transparency on parental pay. It will consult on whether to require employers with at least 250 staff to publish on their website their parental leave and pay policies, so job applicants can make informed decisions. Currently job applicants have to ask for this information, which many are reluctant to do for fear of discrimination.