Parental bereavement leave

Parents in Northern Ireland who suffer a stillbirth or the death of a child will soon be entitled to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave.

Acas has published new guidance to help employers support staff after a bereavement.

Royds Withy King has launched a new pregnancy loss policy that offers two weeks’ paid leave following pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a raft of family-friendly benefits and policies to improve inclusion.

Law firm Kingsley Napley has formalised a policy that offers paid time off work to all staff affected by pregnancy loss.

Online bank Monzo has introduced 10 days' paid leave for those who experience pregnancy loss, and eight days' leave for those undergoing fertility treatment.

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