Issue - meetings

The Committee considered and supported the recommendations of the Local Joint Panel meeting held on 19 February 2013 on the Maternity and Paternity Policy.

RESOLVED – that the revised Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Policy, as submitted, be approved.

(see also Minute 715 above).

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side submitted a report updating the Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Policy to bring this in line with legislation and best practice.  The Acting Head of People Services drew Members’ attention to the key changes to the report in relation to Paternity Leave, Adoption Leave, Maternity timelines and “Keeping in Touch” (KIT) days, the detail of which was set out in Essential Reference Paper “B” of the report now submitted.

The Panel supported the revised Policy, as submitted.

RECOMMENDED – that the revised Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Policy, as submitted, be approved.