It’s against the law for your employer to discriminate against you (treat you unfairly or less favourably) because of your caring responsibilities. It’s also illegal to deny you opportunities, intimidate or harass you, or terminate your employment if you are caring for someone with cancer.
If you ask for flexible working arrangements because of your caring duties, your employer must consider your request. They can refuse your request on reasonable business grounds only.
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