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Asked by Michelle

AQW 24755/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the introduction of legislation for miscarriage leave and pay.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 20 March 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
20 March 2025
Answer due by
4 April 2025
Answered
31 March 202511 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The addition of the entitlement for parental bereavement leave and pay in cases of miscarriage is to be provided for by April 2026, in line with the requirements of the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.

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