Inclusion and diversity employment monitoring report 2024
Workforce data and findings: Maternity
The council had 76 employees on maternity leave who returned or left during the period 1st October 2022 to 30th September 2023. Of these employees, 93% (71 staff) returned to work after maternity leave and 7% (5 staff) did not. The figures for the non-returners are low so a further breakdown for equality and statistical reporting has not been included.
The council offers a period of enhanced maternity pay to employees who return to work for a period of at least three months following maternity leave in line with the national local government scheme. The council also has a shared parental leave policy, ordinary parental leave policy and flexible working policy which can provide further flexibility.