As the Family Leave and Support Policy is a new people policy replacing the previous Maternity Policy, it was appropriate for the Human Resources and Council Tax Committee to approve its adoption in accordance with Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution.
The Family Leave and Support Policy set out the current rights and responsibilities of employees in relation to maternity, adoption, paternity, neonatal care, and parental leave. The policy reflected the Council's legal obligations under employment and equality legislation and ensured that staff are supported through key life events.
The policy reflects current best practice and has been developed in collaboration with Human Resources, Unison, and relevant service leads.