Issue - meetings

Redundancy and Reorganisation Policy

Meeting: 16/07/2024 - Cabinet (Item 15)

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12 June 2024

Local Joint Consultative Committee

 

The changes made to the Redundancy and Reorganisation Policy arising from the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 and the Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, were discussed.

 

It was noted that work was in progress to make provision for employees who were adopting or fostering children. 

 

          RECOMMENDED to Cabinet that the amendments to the Redundancy and Reorganisation Policy be approved.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered amendments to the Redundancy and Reorganisation Policy.

 

RESOLVED that the amendments to the Redundancy and Reorganisation Policy be approved.

 

Reason

The Council must demonstrate preparation for and compliance with the requirements of the new legislation in addition to compliance with existing requirements. If this is not implemented correctly, it could leave the Council open to legal challenge.