New Law Will See Right to Bereavement Leave to Cover Miscarriages and Terminations

New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives

The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.

Labour's new employment bereavement rights - including pregnancy or sibling loss

People who lose a loved one or experience the heartbreak of pregnancy loss will be entitled to up to two weeks unpaid leave under changes to the law from next April

New law will see right to bereavement leave to cover miscarriages and terminations

Women and their partners who experience a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will be entitled to up to two weeks of unpaid time off work

New bereavement leave rights to commence in April 2027

Government announces new rights to bereavement leave, including pregnancy loss, will commence in April 2027.

No one should have to fight for time to grieve” - New rights for family bereavement and pregnancy loss

Women and their partners who experience a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will also be entitled to up to two weeks of unpaid leave