FULL
Paternity leave policy review
Last updated 19 March 2025
A Full Equality Impact Assessment needs to work through the following stages:
- Establish clear aims and objectives- What is the purpose? Who will benefit? What are the intended outcomes?
- Consideration of data and information- National and local data; service data; satisfaction/feedback data; complaints; research
- Assessing the impact- Who does/does not use service? Have you consulted? Does it reflect varied needs of community?
- Reviewing/scrutinising the impact- Is there a differential impact on different groups? Is it adverse? Is it directly or indirectly discriminatory? Show justification if applicable
- Addressing the issues- Measures to alleviate impact; alteration to policy; action plans
- Formal consultation- Use appropriate methods; consult those affected or with legitimate interest; consult widely; ensure consultation is open, inclusive and accessible
- Making a decision- Explain decision and intended effects/benefits; monitor any actions
- Publication of results- Accessible and user friendly; add website and intranet; notify consultees
The assessment
New or existing service or policy?
Existing
Officer(s) completing the assessment
Debbie Craven, HR Advisor
Date
19 March 2025
What is the purpose? What are the outcomes?
To revise the current paternity leave policy offering to include legislative updates, and include information for surrogacy and adoption.
Are there any statutory requirements?
Yes
Who are the main customer groups / stakeholders?
Employees
Who is intended to benefit from this service/policy? How will they benefit?
Employees wishing to take paternity leave. Guidance will be up to date and include further information on surrogacy and adoption.
What information are you using? What does the evidence show you?
Business case. Employment Rights Bill October 2024.
What impact does the service/policy/project have on the nine protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 ?
| Characteristic | Impact and evidence |
|---|---|
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Age |
No impact. Evidence: not aware of any impact on people with this characteristic
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Disability |
No impact. Evidence: not aware of any impact on people with this characteristic |
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Gender Reassignment |
No impact. Evidence: not aware of any impact on people with this characteristic |
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Sexual orientation |
No impact. Evidence: not aware of any impact on people with this characteristic |
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Religion of belief |
No impact. Evidence: not aware of any impact on people with this characteristic |
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Race |
No impact. Evidence: not aware of any impact on people with this characteristic |
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Other e.g. deprivation, health inequalities, urban/rural divide, community safety, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. |
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Review
Can any differential impact be justified? (e.g. promoting equality of opportunity)
Not applicable
Does any adverse impact amount to unlawful discrimination?
Not applicable
What alternative actions could be taken to mitigate any adverse impact? (add these to the action plan)
Not applicable
Consultation
Detail any specific consultation on this service/policy (if there is insufficient data, further consultation will need to be undertaken and included in the action plan)
Not applicable
Conclusion
Can the service/policy proceed?
Yes
How will the service/policy be monitored and reviewed? (please give timescale)
3 yearly review of policy or earlier update if legislation changes
Signed: D. Craven
Date: 19 March 2025
Agreed: E Ruffinato
Date: 23/03/2025