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2nd Report - Equality at work: Miscarriage and bereavement leave

Women and Equalities Committee HC 335 Published 15 January 2025

Report Status

Government responded

Conclusions & Recommendations

4 items (2 recs)

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Government Response

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Accepted 1

Acknowledged 1

Not Addressed 1

Rejected 1

Recommendations

1 result

47 Accepted

Promote benefits of generous pre-24-week pregnancy loss leave policies and strengthen awareness guidance

Recommendation

recommendation There has been good progress among employers in recent years in acknowledging miscarriage as a bereavement. An increasing number are establishing excellent pregnancy loss policies, including generous and flexible periods of paid leave for women and partners. The benefits, … Read more

Government Response Summary

The government accepted the principle of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss and looks forward to further discussions on a statutory entitlement as the Employment Rights Bill progresses. New guidance has also been issued to support NHS employers in providing advice and support for staff affected by baby loss.

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