Northern Ireland mandates paid miscarriage leave
Employers must grant two weeks’ paid leave after miscarriage
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Northern Ireland introduced a statutory entitlement granting two weeks of paid leave to both partners following a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.
Why it matters
Employers must treat miscarriage leave as a defined paid entitlement rather than discretionary absence and update payroll and leave systems accordingly.
Implications
- — HR policies must update — statutory leave entitlement enforced
- — Payroll costs increase — compliance required
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