Provisions for Lactating Mothers
AFSCME(BL) 2.25 • AFSCME(IN) 8.6 • AFSCME(SB) 2.21 • CWA 7.5 • PA/SS 8.5 • Hourly 5.3
Effective October 14, 2008
Employees covered by this policy
This policy applies to all Staff and Hourly employees at IU.
Indiana University promotes a respectful and healthy work environment for all employees. The following policy provisions are to support mothers who want to express breast milk at work. This policy is also intended to comply with a related Indiana Code.
B. Department responsibilities
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Departments are to provide a location, to the extent reasonably possible, where an employee can express breast milk in private. The location can be a room designated just for this purpose, the employee’s private office, a private office not in use, or any area other than a toilet stall where the employee can have privacy from others.
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Departments are to ensure, to the extent reasonably possible, the availability of cold storage space. The employee may provide her own portable cold storage device or have access to a refrigerator located in the department or building.
C. Time needed to express milk
The time needed to express milk is paid time if it occurs during work hours. The expectation is that the employee can express milk during rest periods and lunch breaks. If additional time is needed, supervisors are encouraged to grant reasonable flexible scheduling to accommodate the need.
Related law
Indiana Code 22-2-14, Employee breaks for lactating mothers.
