1 |
StepsFlowchart - Time off for Breastfeeding |
Responsible Party |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory Notes |
2 |
StepsInitiate discussion with supervisor |
Responsible PartyStaff member |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesThe staff member should discuss the timing of breastfeeding with her supervisor and peers. |
3 |
StepsFormal request for breastfeeding in writing to supervisor with copy to HR administrator |
Responsible PartyStaff member |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesA copy of the request and supervisor’s approval should be kept in the staff member’s file. |
4 |
StepsApproval |
Responsible Party
|
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesThe supervisor discusses suitable/flexible arrangements for breastfeeding with the staff member. |
5 |
StepsFinalize breastfeeding arrangements |
Responsible PartyStaff member |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesWith an agreement in place, the staff member makes appropriate arrangements with the Operations Manager and the HR Administrator. |
6 |
StepsEstablish an appropriate area for breastfeeding |
Responsible PartyOperations |
Template/Guideline |
Explanatory NotesWhere and when practical and to the extent possible, offices are required to:- provide a private area for mothers to express their milk or breastfeed their infants during the workday; and - provide access to a refrigerator for storing the milk. NOTE: Country Offices are required to make arrangements if and when the need arises. |