HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-17 Resolution 2024-264_Expanded Bereavement Leave PolicyTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2024-264
APPROVAL OF EXPANDED BEREAVEMENT LEAVE POLICY
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City seeks to expand the existing Bereavement Leave policy for regular full
and part-time non -union employees and full and part-time fire employees; AND,
WHEREAS, the amount of paid bereavement leave will increase from three (3) days to five (5)
days and one (1) shift to two (2) shifts for regular full and part time non -union employees and
full and part time fire employees, respectively, for the death of a spouse, child, stepchild, parent,
stepparent, or the unplanned loss of an unborn child; AND,
WHEREAS, the definition of immediate family will be expanded to include uncle, aunt, niece,
and nephew allowing for one (1) day or one (1) shift of paid bereavement leave for regular full
and part time non -union employees and full and part time fire employees, respectively.
WHEREAS, this is a proactive step toward creating a compassionate and supportive work
environment where employees feel valued, respected, and cared for during times of loss.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session
this 17t' day of June 2024, that the City of Waukee expanded bereavement leave policy attached
hereto is hereby approved.
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
X
Rob Grove
X
Anna Bergman Pierce
X
Ben Sinclair
X
Courtney darke, Mayor
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
X