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Northern Ireland now allows parents who experience a miscarriage to take paid time off work to grieve and recover, no matter how early in pregnancy the loss happens—this is a new legal right that protects their job and paycheck.
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If you live in Northern Ireland and have a miscarriage, you can take paid leave without fear of losing your job or income, which gives you space to handle the physical and emotional effects of your loss.
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This is an important step forward for supporting people through miscarriage, though if you live in other parts of the UK, you'll want to check what rights you currently have, as these rules may differ in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: BBC Health · Read full article ↗
Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave.
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