Currys has announced a series of new diversity and inclusion policies, including paid leave for employees having fertility treatment or undergoing gender reassignment. The electricals and tech retailer announced the new measures on Monday after developing them in collaboration with its National Forum - a collective of the firm's employees from different areas of its business.
Those undergoing IVF or fertility treatment will now be able to take paid leave for up to six appointments per treatment or transfer cycle. The company is also offering premature birth support, extending maternity leave by the number of days a baby was born prior to their due date if a baby is born before the 37th week of pregnancy.
Meanwhile, employees whose partners have given birth prematurely will be given two weeks of compassionate leave. Another new policy will see Currys employees entitled to two weeks' paid leave in the event that they or their partner experience pregnancy loss, including via surrogacy. The new measures also include support for those undergoing gender reassignment, with six weeks' additional paid leave, which can be used flexibly for appointments, surgery and recovery.
