Latest model policies and documents: carers and Olympics volunteers

A model carers policy and a model letter reminding employees who are volunteering for the Olympic Games of how the employer is supporting them have been added to XpertHR. 

• Carers policy Use this model policy to set out your organisation's support for employees with caring responsibilities. 
• Letter reminding employees who are volunteering for the Olympic Games of how the employer is supporting them Use this model letter to remind an employee who is doing volunteer work for the London 2012 Olympic Games of how your organisation is supporting him or her. 

Also

Good practice guide on carers This section of the XpertHR good practice manual discusses the steps that employers can take to engage employees who have caring responsibilities. 

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for carers Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has developed an inclusive approach to supporting employees with caring responsibilities, defining "dependants" in a broad sense and promoting flexible working for carers. 

Olympics: employer guidance To help employers deal with any issues that may arise during the 2012 Olympic Games, we have gathered together information from XpertHR on the subject, along with links to external resources for employers.