According to Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, those that experience a miscarriage are not entitled to statutory leave, external.
However, it says: “An employer should still consider offering time off at what can be an extremely difficult time, both physically and emotionally.”
Those that experience pregnancy loss after 24 weeks, known as stillbirth, are entitled to statutory maternity or paternity leave and pay.
“Oliver’s experience shows how important it is that employers and managers understand the impact of pregnancy and baby loss and have clear, compassionate policies in place to support team members affected by it – including dads and partners,” said Jo Barclay-Bowen, deputy director of partnerships at Tommy’s – a pregnancy and baby loss charity.
“We’re working with organisations of all sizes to achieve that.”
