Equality Impact Assessment Summary Sheet - Special Leave Policy

Details

Name of function, policy or service:
Special Leave Policy

Section:
Human Resources Division, Corporate Services

Person Responsible and Designation:
Head of Human Resources

Summary

What is the aim of the function, policy or service?

  • To provide employees with special leave in order to undertake obligations or attend events outside of their working life.

What is the result / recommendation of the Impact Assessment? i.e. Introduce/ modify / pilot / or no modification required.

  • Introduce policy.

What impact does it have on groups and individuals in relation to equality legislation?

  • No evidence of adverse impact on groups or individuals

How did you consult / involve?

  • Written consultation was carried out with the following during December 2007 :
  • Black and Ethnic Minority Employee Forum
  • Employee Disability Forum
  • Joint Consultative Committee
  • Personnel Practitioners Forum

What issues were raised?

  • None

What is the recommendation for function / policy / service? (include real timescales)

  • The policy was introduced in February 2008, to be reviewed in March 2009.

Date of assessment:
29 February 2008