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<p>The Government is committed to maintaining and enhancing workers’ rights as we
leave the EU. We will not be bound by EU law but will be able to raise employment
standards where it is right for the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Business,
Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are already working on measures designed to
increase take-up of family-related leave and flexible working arrangements.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition to consulting on high-level options for how we can better balance
the gender division of the parental leave and pay system, the department is considering
the question of dedicated employment rights for carers alongside existing employment
rights (such as the right to request flexible working and the right to time off for
family and dependents).</p>
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