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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Linden (Scottish National Party), on Wednesday, 24 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 16 members in total.


DIAGEO PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY

That this House warmly congratulates Diageo on its recent announcement that all of its UK employees now benefit from a policy which offers both women and men an equal 52 weeks of parental leave, with the first 26 weeks fully paid; commends Diageo on implementing this policy that strengthens its existing support for returning parents, which includes the option of keeping-in-touch days, parental coaching, flexible working policies and access to free independent counselling; further commends the employer on its ambitious aims of supporting gender equality and creating a fully inclusive and diverse workforce; and encourages other employers to follow Diageo's example in providing additional support to its valued members of staff and their families.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2322 
Session
2017-19
Other sponsors
Jim Shannon
Stephen Gethins
Chris Law
Chris Stephens
Hugh Gaffney
Subjects
Parental leave Diageo
Link
View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk