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WEC reports an overwhelming case for bereavement leave for those who miscarry during pregnancy

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Published on: 15 January 2025

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LNB News 15/01/2025

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Issue Date: 15 January 2025

Published Date: 15 January 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

In a newly published report, the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) say that a period of paid leave 'should be available to all women and partners who experience a pre-24-week pregnancy loss. The committee intends to table amendments to the government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill in the name of WEC’s Chair Labour MP Sarah Owen and called on Ministers to support or adopt them.

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