Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Statutory time-off on full pay for parents who experience pregnancy loss

Closed 40 signatures

What the petition asks

We believe the Government should introduce a statutory right of having time-off with full pay for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss, so they are allowed to grieve without worrying about paying the bills.
We believe parents need to be able to grieve for their loss without the added pressure of financial insecurities and that they should be able to return to work when they are physically and mentally able to. Unfortunately, we believe many return to work far too soon.

Timeline

29 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
29 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 40
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 29 Apr 2025
Closed 29 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.