Petition · past parliament

Give employees a statutory right to time off for assisted conception inc. IVF

Closed 113 signatures

What the petition asks

There’s no legal right for time off work for IVF treatment or related sickness. Although employers should treat IVF appointments and any sickness the same as any other medical appointment or sickness often this does not always happen. This can lead to significant difficulties for female employees
This process is unpredictable and has ever increasing stakes, financially and emotionally. Timing of appointments are due to the body, as such adequate support is essential from an employer. Not all women can have children and those that require assistance should not be penalised. Without legal protection women have to inform their employers and explain in detail, which can be harrowing and demeaning in some instances. There is a lack of understanding and this can lead to discrimination at work.

Timeline

28 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
28 Jul 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 113
Status Closed
Opened 28 Jan 2021
Closed 28 Jul 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.