New bereavement leave rights for pregnancy loss to begin next April

1 hour ago · Originally published 12 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: Burnham sends message to parents affected by baby loss ahead of major law change

From next April, employees who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will be entitled to two weeks of unpaid leave. This change to the Employment Rights Act ensures that parents who suffer a miscarriage, termination, or unsuccessful IVF transfer have a legal right to time off work during their recovery.

Source: Manchester Evening News National

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