New bereavement leave entitlement after loss of chemical pregnancy or unsuccessful IVF transfer

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This has just been announced and I couldn’t see a thread about it.

No proof of pregnancy needs to be provided and the unpaid leave can be taken daily or in weekly blocks within 56 weeks of the loss.

Both men and women can take the leave.

Due to start next April.

I think this is a really good idea. I had a miscarriage on a Friday night and I remember having to go to work on the Monday as my boss was very unsympathetic. I will never forget my husband’s face telling me to not go to work and take the day off and I insisted I must go to work. It was frankly a very difficult time for the both of us.