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Bereavement (Leave and Pay)
29 June 2021
Lead MP
Patricia Gibson
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Employment
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Patricia Gibson raised concerns about bereavement (leave and pay) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
This Bill aims to provide statutory paid bereavement leave for all employees who lose a close family member or partner. It highlights the need for better support in the workplace during such times, citing statistics showing that over 24% of UK employees have experienced a bereavement recently due to the ongoing health pandemic. The Bill emphasises the economic and social benefits of statutory paid bereavement leave, noting it could reduce costs by £8 billion per year for the Treasury.
Patricia Gibson
SNP
North Ayrshire and Arran
The Bill seeks to address the lack of statutory paid bereavement leave for employees, advocating for a level playing field regardless of an employer's discretion. It mentions that only 32% of UK employees are aware of their employers' bereavement policies and highlights the significant economic impact of grief on productivity and mental health costs.
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