City of Gainesville - File #: 170145.

• File #: 170145.
• Version: 1
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/15/2017
• In control: City Manager
• On agenda: 7/6/2017
• Final action: 7/6/2017
• Title: Paid Parental Leave (NB) This is a request for the City Commission to refer a discussion on Paid Parental Leave to the General Policy Committee.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/6/2017	1	City Commission	Approved as Recommended

Title

Paid Parental Leave (NB)

This is a request for the City Commission to refer a discussion on Paid Parental Leave to the General Policy Committee. 

Explanation

Presently, the City’s leave benefits do not include a Paid Parental Leave component. The issue of Paid Parental Leave has been a topic of discussion at all levels of government; and many states, counties and cities have implemented such a benefit.

In the course of recent policy meetings, Charter Officers gave consideration to a number of options around Paid Parental Leave. Discussion on Paid Parental Leave is requested. 

Fiscal Note

There is no fiscal impact.

Recommendation

The City Commission refer this item to the General Policy Committee.