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Parental Bereavement Leave Policy

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Document updated: 14 May 2026

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you support employees after the death of a child or a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy. It helps you handle parental bereavement leave, pay, notice and return-to-work arrangements sensitively and consistently.

What's included

A parental bereavement leave policy covering eligibility, leave entitlement, notice, statutory pay, changes to leave, pay and benefits, confidentiality and support.

When to Use the Resource

Use when supporting an employee after the death of a child or a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy.

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