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: Current AwarenessWoman forced to quit job wins new rights for carers - The Guardian
By traceydennis
“Millions of people trying to combine work with caring for disabled or elderly relatives will have the right to claim against employers who discriminate against them in refusing to offer flexible working, following a ruling yesterday by the Employment Tribunal.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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