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Equality at work: miscarriage and bereavement leave

Inquiry

The Committee will hear evidence from charities, researchers, HR professionals, employers and trade unions about workplace support for women and their partners who experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss.  This will include examining the case for extending eligibility for parental bereavement leave.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Friday 3 January 2025.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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2nd Report - Equality at work: Miscarriage and bereavement leave
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Response to this report
1st Special Report - Equality at work: Miscarriage and bereavement leave: Government Response
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Correspondence

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Correspondence from the Chief HR and OD Officer and Deputy National People Director: Equality at work: miscarriage and bereavement leave, dated 12 December 2024
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Oral evidence transcripts

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27 November 2024
Inquiry Equality at work: miscarriage and bereavement leave
Witnesses Dr Jessica Farren (Consultant Gynaecologist at University College London Hospitals), Munira Oza (Chief Executive at Ectopic Pregnancy Trust), Vicki Robinson (Chief Executive Officer at The Miscarriage Association), Nicole Basra (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Director UK and Ireland at Dentsu International), Rachel Suff (Senior Policy Adviser at Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)), Rhea Wolfson (Head of Internal and Industrial Relations at GMB Union), and Thomas Simons (Chief Human Resources and Operational Development Officer at NHS England)
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Written evidence

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Benenden Health (EAW0004)
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British Standards Institution (EAW0003)
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Nikki Pound (Women's Policy Officer, Equality and Strategy Department at The Trades Union Congress (The TUC)) (EAW0002)
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