University Development Office: Policy on Lactation Spaces

Unit Policy

Title

University Development Office: Policy on Lactation Spaces

Introduction

Purpose

This policy provides guidelines that will assist in the development of work/life balance initiatives to support the wellness and health of employees. This policy is in compliance with The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590) which was signed into law on March 23, 2010.

Scope

All visitors, permanent and temporary employees using University Development Office spaces are eligible under this policy.

Policy

Policy Statement

The University Development Office (UDO) will assist working mothers with the transition back to work following the birth of a child by providing lactation support. A lactation support program allows a nursing mother to express breast milk periodically during the workday.

The UDO shall provide space, privacy, and time for nursing mothers to express breast milk by doing the following:

  • Designated Space – The UDO provides one private space for utilization. These rooms will be unlocked when not in use and have internal privacy lock.
    • Office 232 in their 140 Friday Center Drive Building.

Each room is equipped with a:

  • Mini Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Noise Machine
  • Comfortable Chair
  • Table
  • Paper Towels
  • Disinfectant Wipes
  • Wastebasket
  • Digital Clock
  • Lamp

Time

Managers shall work with nursing mothers to make time available to express milk. UDO does not have a set time schedule for use of the designated lactation rooms, but may implement a reservation schedule, as needed, based on the needs of multiple nursing mothers. Nursing mothers should contact UDO’s human resources staff if there are questions about room availability or a need to establish a reservation schedule.

Related Requirements

External Regulations

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact

Name: Stacey Coleman, Assistant Director of Human Resources, UDO

Telephone: 919-962-2855

Email: staceyc@unc.edu

Facilities Contact

Name: Mike Brinkman, Executive Director of Facilities and Operations, UDO

Telephone: 919-962-6472

Email: mwbrink@email.unc.edu

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