Australian parents who suffer a miscarriage will be given two days of paid leave

The federal government has today introduced new legislation to give paid leave to parents who suffer a miscarriage.

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Highlights

• The federal government has introduced legislation that will add miscarriage to the compassionate and bereavement leave entitlement under the Fair Work Act.
• Under the new bill, parents who experience miscarriage will be given two days paid leave to those who miscarry before 20 weeks.
• The bill is expected to be voted on after parliament returns in August.

The move is being hailed as a major development in recognising the hardship of miscarriage by those who’ve experienced it.

 

 

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