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Give employees the right to bereavement Leave for Death of a Colleague

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I would like the Government/Parliament to give employees the right to bereavement leave if a colleague dies. So people don't need to worry about job security if they feel they need to take time off.

Pat McFadden

Pat McFadden

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Give employees the right to bereavement Leave for Death of a Colleague

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I would like the Government/Parliament to give employees the right to bereavement leave if a colleague dies. So people don't need to worry about job security if they feel they need to take time off.

National
25 reactions·100% agree
Pat McFadden

Pat McFadden

Work & Pensions Secretary

Work & Pensions Secretary

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