A bill brought forward by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke has been approved by Cabinet.
Paid leave will be available for the first time to women who suffer an early miscarriage.
A bill brought forward by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke has been approved by Cabinet.
Government ministers have today approved plans to introduce five days leave for those who experience a loss earlier, at the expense of the employer.
Under the proposals, women who experience a pregnancy loss before 23 weeks’ gestation will be entitled to five days paid leave, funded by their employer.

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