Issue - meetings

The Committee considered and approved the recommendation of the Local Joint Panel on an updated Shared Parental Leave - Family Friendly Policy, which had been updated to reflect the rights of employees who fell within the “Foster to Adopt” Scheme”.

RESOLVED – that the Shared Parental Leave – Family Friendly Policy, as amended, be approved.

(see also Minute xxx)

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side submitted a report on changes to a new policy on Shared Parental Leave and Family Friendly policies which encompassed a number of changes to employment law effective from 5 April 2015. 

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side reminded Members that the Human Resources Committee on 25 March 2015 had asked that Officers review fostering arrangements in other Authorities and report back to Members. 

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side explained that the policy now submitted had been updated to include the rights of employees who fell within the “Foster to Adopt” Scheme and as such were entitled to Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave.

The Panel recommended approval of the report.

RECOMMENDED – that the Shared Parental Leave - Family Friendly Policies, as now submitted be approved.