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West Midlands Police Federation

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Change to maternity and adoption leave pay

14 January 2021

West Midlands Police Federation chair Jon Nott says a change to police officers’ maternity and adoption leave pay demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within the police service.

Officers on maternity or adoption leave will be entitled to full pay for 26 weeks instead of 18 from 4 January 2021.

“We’re really pleased to see this development,” says Jon, “We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we want to see the police service reflect the communities we serve and protect. Progressive changes like this will only help us attract and retain a more diverse workforce.”

The additional maternity and adoption pay benefits were gained for members through the Police Federation of England and Wales’ participation in the Police Consultative Forum (PCF), the voluntary forum for employer and staff representative bodies.

Further guidance is expected before next year from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) National Reward Team (NRT) about the implementation of the new regulations, including clarification for those already on maternity or adoption leave.

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