Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
2nd Report - Equality at work: Miscarriage and bereavement leave
Women and Equalities Committee
HC 335
Published 15 January 2025
Conclusions (1)
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Conclusion
Not Addressed
conclusion Sick leave is an inappropriate and inadequate form of employer support in the aftermath of a miscarriage or pregnancy loss. It does not afford women adequate confidentiality or dignity and puts them at high risk of employment discrimination. The low rate of Statutory Sick Pay means that many women …
Government Response Summary
The government response details existing entitlements for pregnancy loss after 24 weeks (stillbirths) and general emergency leave, but does not address the conclusion that sick leave is an inappropriate and inadequate form of support for pre-24 week pregnancy loss.