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Pembroke Park adds paid parental leave language to personnel handbook; ordinance goes to second reading
Summary
HR director said paid parental leave language has been added to the personnel manual to address a commissioner’s request; the handbook amendments proceed to second reading and a public hearing with no substantive changes reported since first reading.
Town staff told the commission that the personnel handbook revisions that had been presented previously include a paid parental leave policy. HR Director Bradley said the parental leave provision was added between first and second reading to address Commissioner Mohammed’s requested change; the policy activates upon hire and carries a two‑year commitment similar to the town’s tuition‑reimbursement rules.
Town Attorney said there were no other changes between first and second reading. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about timing and non‑discrimination for hires who are already pregnant; HR said the policy was amended to avoid discrimination and to operate immediately upon hire, with a two‑year commitment requirement.
The ordinance will be brought to second reading as a public hearing; no final vote was taken at the workshop.
