Bereavement leave

New statutory right to bereavement leave

Employees who lose a close relative, and women and partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, will gain a legal right to time off work from April 2027, the government confirmed on 22 September. Ministers will introduce a new statutory right to bereavement leave for employees who lose a spouse or partner, a parent, […]

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Bereavement leave

Details released on parental bereavement leave and pay

Details of how parental bereavement leave and pay will operate have been outlined in the government’s response to the consultation. The Parental Bereavement (Pay and Leave) Act, which is expected to come into force in 2020, ensures bereaved employees who lose a child under 18 will receive two weeks leave as a day-one right. Eligible employees […]

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Bereavement leave

New statutory right to bereavement leave

Details released on parental bereavement leave and pay

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