Statutory Leave for Pregnancy Loss: Preparing for Change

A free, interactive session to help employers prepare for change, support employees meaningfully, and go beyond minimum requirements.

Pregnancy loss can be life-altering and is commonly experienced as a profound grief, yet workplace support has historically been inconsistent or absent. With upcoming legislative changes set to formally recognise early pregnancy loss within statutory bereavement leave, organisations have a critical opportunity not only to comply, but to lead with compassion and clarity.

This interactive session is designed to equip employers, HR professionals and managers with the knowledge, confidence and practical tools needed to prepare effectively, supporting employees meaningfully, and implementing change in a way that goes beyond minimum requirements.

In this session, we will cover:

• A clear overview of the upcoming extension to statutory bereavement leave under the Employment Rights Act.
• What these changes mean in practice for employers, HR professionals and managers.
• The opportunities and challenges of embedding this change into organisational policy, practice and culture.
• Practical guidance on implementation, communication and consistency.
• Key considerations, including potential limitations, gaps and exclusions e.g., duration, perception of loss, paid/unpaid leave etc.
• How to go beyond compliance - leading the way in creating a compassionate, inclusive and progressive workplace.
• Details of MIST Workshops Ltd’s policy writing and reviewing services.

Plus, an opportunity to ask questions and discuss real-world scenarios.