Date of Request
22/10/24
Request
Dear Sir/Madam
Freedom of Information Request: A. Fire and Rescue Service Maternity leave policy, and, B. Fire and Rescue Service Trade Union leave policy.
I write to request the following information in respect of Name FRS.
I understand that the person responsible for dealing with freedom of information (FOI) requests for this fire and rescue service (FRS) can be contacted using the email address identified above.
If this is not correct, could I ask that either you pass this FOI request to the correct person for me, or, let me know that you are unable to assist me because
- the correct person is not contactable using the email address above, and
- you have no knowledge of how the correct person can be contacted.
My thanks in advance for your assistance.
The FRS may well have an online portal/ facility for making FOI requests. I do not wish to use such a portal/ facility.
I would like to request the following information:
- The current standard policy note that applies to uniformed (‘grey book’) employees concerning Maternity (which will include the issues such as reporting pregnancy; maternity leave; duration of maternity leave and maternity pay), and
- The current standard policy note that applies to uniformed (‘grey book’) employees concerning Trade Union leave (which will include issues such as how employees should apply for trade union leave, when trade union leave may be granted, perhaps definitions of trade union leave
I would like you to provide this information in the following format: Ideally the documents can be provided in Word format. If that is not possible – in PDF format.
Yours faithfully
Response
Hi
We thank you for your request for information, which has been received by Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Service) and considered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000
The Service can confirm that the information that you have requested is held and is as per the attached documents.
If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Information Governance and Committee Services on tel: 0345 122 4454 or by e-mail informationrequests@hwfire.org.uk. In any such communication please include the reference number assigned (see Subject).
Should you have any queries regarding the management of your request and wish to make either a complaint or request a review of the information disclosed to you, please do so by using Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s complaints system: Comments and Complaints. This must be done within 40 working days of our response to your request. After this date and in line with ICO guidance the Service is not obliged to provide an internal review of your request.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review, you may appeal the decision by contacting the Information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AF, Tel: 0303 123 1113 (alternatively 01625 545745) or E-mail: casework@ico.org.uk.
Further information on Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service may be viewed at the Service’s website: www.hwfire.org.uk
Thank you for your request for information.
Kind regards,
Information Governance Team