Decision details

Updated HR Policies

Decision Maker: Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Under Council delegation to the Head of Paid Service, the following HR policies have been updated in line with forthcoming legislative changes (Employment Rights Act) and this decision notice is to confirm their implementation on 6th April 2026.
• Absence & Sickness Management Policy and Procedure
• Family Leave Policy

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure HR policies remain compliant.

Alternative options considered:

n/a as legislative updates

Publication date: 09/04/2026

Date of decision: 01/04/2026

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