Agenda item

The Committee considered a report which sought approval of the following Family Leave Policies and Procedures:

·  Maternity;

·  Paternity; and

·  Parental Leave.

The policies had been updated to reflect statutory requirements and clarified a number of points for managers.  Several members of the Committee expressed concern that the maternity policy did not provide sufficient provision or clarity for a member of staff suffering from the bereavement of their child.  It was agreed that the policy be revisited to explore how this could be strengthened before coming back to the Committee for approval.  The other policies should be reviewed for consistency with this issue before coming back for approval as a package of revised policies.

Resolved –  That the policies be reviewed and reported for approval at the meeting on 20th June 2017.