Tate & Lyle introduces new global Equal Parental Leave policy

The new policy, which is currently being rolled out globally, applies to both birthing and non-birthing parents regardless of gender, marital status or sexual orientation, and allows employees to take parental leave any time within the first 12 months of a child[1] entering the home.

Laura Hagan, Chief Human Resources Officer at Tate & Lyle, commented:
“Government guidance on parental leave differs considerably by country and many colleagues have told us that, in some countries, the time provided simply isn’t enough. We sincerely hope this policy will enable both parents to spend valuable bonding time with their new child or children, without having to worry about financial constraints.

“This is just one of a number of enhancements we are making to our policies and working practices to provide more flexible and family friendly ways of working, and to ensure that, in line with our purpose, we become a more equitable and inclusive business.”

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For more information contact:

Esyllt Dafydd
Global Corporate PR Manager
[email protected]
+44 (0)7775 544 136

Notes to Editor:

1. The 16-week fully paid parental leave offer will be available to all employees (not covered by a collective bargaining agreement), from the date of employment or once the probationary period has been passed (if applicable).
2. If local policy or statutory provision is greater than the global equal Parental Leave Policy, local policy will prevail.

^{[1] Children born or adopted after 01 April 2022}