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Bill Passed For Women Who Suffer Early Miscarriages To Receive Paid Leave

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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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