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)
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 results
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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