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

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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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