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

Select Committee
Women and Equalities Committee HC 335 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)
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Acknowledged 1
Not Addressed 1
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Recommendations

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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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