Decision

HR Policies

Decision Maker: Human Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 14, 2026

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that the HR Committee endorsed the policies presented in Appendices 2 to 7 and approved the policy presented in Appendices 8 and 9, subject to a) the delegation of responsibility to the Service Director for HR & OD for ensuring the amendments requested by elected members at the meeting were made, and b) the circulation of the updated Parental Bereavement Leave Policy (with respect to the Employment Rights Act 2025 (Parental and Paternity Leave) (Removal of Qualifying Periods etc.) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026) to the Committee Members for approval. .

Supporting Documents

HR Policies Cover Report - January 2026.pdf
HR Policies Summary Table - January 2026.pdf
Appendix 2 - Adoption Leave Policy Review.pdf
Appendix 3 - Maternity Leave Policy Review.pdf
Appendix 4 - Parental Bereavement Leave Policy Review.pdf
Appendix 5 - Planned Unpaid Parental Leave Policy Review.pdf
Appendix 6 - Paternity Parental Support Leave Policy Review.pdf
Appendix 8 - Fertility Treatment Policy.pdf
Appendix 9 - Fertility Treatment Policy - EIA.pdf
Appendix 7 - Shared Parental Leave Policy Review.pdf