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Supporting employees experiencing pregnancy loss policy

This model policy sets out how an organisation supports employees who are bereaved, including the leave, flexibility and support available. It helps employers manage bereavement sensitively and consistently.

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By Jo Broadbent, Hogan Lovells Counsel Knowledge Lawyer | Consultant authors: Vicki Robinson of the Miscarriage Association and Jane Fisher of Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)

Use this model policy to outline the support available for employees experiencing pregnancy loss.

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Enhanced to cover termination for medical reasons (TFMR), including encouraging employees to tell their employer, time off work, and support for partners.

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About the author

Jo Broadbent

Counsel Knowledge Lawyer, Hogan Lovells

Jo Broadbent is a counsel knowledge lawyer in the employment team at law firm Hogan Lovells. In addition to keeping clients and the team up to date with legal developments, she has extensive experience of developing and presenting internal and external client training courses and workshops.

Jo is a former chair of the Employment Lawyers Association training committee. She is a co-author of the book “Informing and consulting employees: the new law” and frequently writes articles for the HR and legal press. She has a particular interest in shared parental leave and other family-friendly rights.

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