Parental Bereavement Legislation on par with UK Maternity/Paternity Legislation
Every parent who loses a child should have the time and financial support to grieve — just as parents are supported when welcoming a child. UK law provides only 2 weeks statutory parental bereavement leave (often unpaid), leaving parents to return to work far too soon after unimaginable loss.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
Similar motions
Create a legal entitlement to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave for employees
Make compassionate leave for pet loss a legal right in the UK
Grant statutory right to leave for employees when a parent passes away
Expand eligibility for bereavement damages to adult children
Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months
Parental Bereavement Legislation on par with UK Maternity/Paternity Legislation
Every parent who loses a child should have the time and financial support to grieve — just as parents are supported when welcoming a child. UK law provides only 2 weeks statutory parental bereavement leave (often unpaid), leaving parents to return to work far too soon after unimaginable loss.
Similar motions
Create a legal entitlement to two weeks’ paid bereavement leave for employees
Make compassionate leave for pet loss a legal right in the UK
Grant statutory right to leave for employees when a parent passes away
Expand eligibility for bereavement damages to adult children
Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months