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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

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

48 Conclusion Rejected

Substantial gaps in employer pregnancy loss provision necessitate a minimum legal standard for paid leave

Conclusion

conclusion While there have been incremental improvements in recent years, substantial gaps in employer-led provision remain. The case for a minimum standard in law is overwhelming. A period of paid bereavement leave should be available to all women and partners … Read more

Government Response Summary

The government acknowledges the insensitivity of classifying miscarriage bereavement as sick leave but argues that Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and existing ACAS guidance are available and appropriate, effectively declining to commit to a new minimum legal standard for paid bereavement leave.

Government Equalities Office

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