Government announces legal right to bereavement leave for employees

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 22:20

The government has announced a new legal right to bereavement leave for all employees.

The Labour Government has introduced legislation granting employees a legal right to bereavement leave. MPs from Sheffield and Rotherham have welcomed the announcement, which also covers pregnancy loss.

How it is being reported

• Rotherham MP welcomes new rights on family bereavementRotherham Advertiser · 22 Sept, 17:27
• “Behind every loss is a family that deserves time to heal": Sheffield MP responds to bereavement legislationSheffield Star · 22 Sept, 16:22
• Sheffield MP says it's "ridiculous" families aren't offered time off work to grieve as new policies announcedSheffield Star · 22 Sept, 12:00

In this story: Labour Government · Sheffield · Rotherham

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