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Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement)
20 December 2022
Lead MP
Darren Henry
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Employment
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Darren Henry raised concerns about shared parental leave and pay (bereavement) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill to make provision about shared parental leave and pay for individuals whose spouse has died during childbirth. Highlights the case of Aaron Horsey, who was not entitled to shared parental leave after his wife's death in childbirth despite working for an understanding employer. Emphasises the need to close a gap in UK law that denies leave and pay to those affected by such circumstances.
Darren Henry
Con
Vale of Clwyd
Describes Aaron Horsey's situation where he lost his wife during childbirth, leaving him with a newborn without access to shared parental leave due to employment conditions. Advocates for the Bill to provide a right to leave and pay regardless of employment length, aiding both employees and businesses that wish to support their staff in such tragic situations.
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