Consultation: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss
As part of the Make Work Pay Plan, the government has launched a series of public consultations on key measures in the Employment Rights Bill. The Department for Business and Trade has published a series of factsheets sharing further details on the measures included in the Employment Rights Bill.
The Employment Rights Bill introduced a new day-one right to unpaid bereavement leave for employees who experience the loss of a loved one, including pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
This consultation seeks views on:
- eligibility criteria
- types of pregnancy loss in scope
- when and how bereavement leave can be taken
- notice and evidence requirements
The consultation closes at 11:59pm on Thursday, 15 January 2026. Click here to submit a response.
