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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)

Source

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Government Response

AI assessment · 4 of 4 classified

Accepted 1

Acknowledged 1

Not Addressed 1

Rejected 1

Government response

1st Special Report - Equality at work: Miscarriage and bereavement leave: Government Response · published 24 Mar 2025

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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item

46 Conclusion Not Addressed

Sick leave inadequate for miscarriage support, lacking confidentiality, dignity, and sufficient pay

Conclusion

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 … Read more

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.

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