Establish and implement a Family Support Policy

Rationale: 

A Family Support Policy supports flexible working arrangements for employees, contributing to positive health outcomes for family members and improving employee job satisfaction and retention rates.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Family Support Policy (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

1. Establish and implement a Family Support Policy that applies to all employees.

2. Entitle employees to a minimum of 12 weeks of paid or unpaid family leave during a 12-month period in the case of any of the following qualifying emergency situations: 

• caring for a spouse, partner, child, parent, or other family member with a serious health condition
• loss of childcare or gaps in schooling

Operating Hours: all work hours

Operating Hours: all daytime hours

3. Entitle employees to at least two of the following in case of a qualifying emergency situation:

• flextime (e.g. compressed work week, shifted work week, flexible daily work hours) based on family needs or other considerations
• telework (working remotely full- or part-time) 
• reduced schedule
• paid family leave offering full compensation during the entire period of leave. 

4. Share the family support policy with all employees through one of the following:

• a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas.
• communication material, such as employee handbooks, notification emails or newsletters.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Certified Statements