Tesco has introduced additional policies that include significant improvements to paid leave options for employees. These include the introduction of fertility leave for partners, Kinship leave, neonatal leave and a baby and child loss policy. In addition, Tesco is introducing a day one right for carers for up to one week’s unpaid carer’s leave per year.
 
Furthermore, from January 2024, Tesco will make a significant improvement to its maternity and adoption policy, which will see the first 26 weeks’ of maternity/adoption leave be paid at full pay.
 
Daniel Adams - Usdaw National Officer says: “Following ongoing discussions between Tesco and Usdaw, we are pleased that the company has committed to make these improvements which will provide valuable, additional support for our members when they need it most. 
 
“We are particularly pleased that the business has committed, as it did earlier this year, to the introduction of the right to request flexible working from day one, to introduce some of these changes ahead of any potential legislative change in 2024 or 2025. 
 
“We believe this demonstrates the value of employers engaging positively with a recognised trade union and Usdaw will continue to both campaign and engage with the business on areas that will make a meaningful difference to workers in Tesco.”
 
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