Parental bereavement leave

Updating author: Jo Broadbent, Hogan Lovells

Brightmine editor: Laura Merrylees

Summary

• The right to parental bereavement leave arises on the death of a child aged under 18. (See The right to parental bereavement leave)
• Employees do not need a period of continuous service to qualify for parental bereavement leave. (See The right to parental bereavement leave)
• An employee must qualify as a "bereaved parent", which has a wide definition, or be the partner of a bereaved parent, to be entitled to parental bereavement leave. (See Persons who qualify for parental bereavement leave)
• Parental bereavement leave can be taken as one or two weeks' leave. (See Periods when parental bereavement leave may be taken)
• Employees must give their employer notice of their intention to take parental bereavement leave. (See Notice of intention to take parental bereavement leave)
• Employees are entitled to their normal terms and conditions during parental bereavement leave, except in relation to remuneration. (See Statutory rights during parental bereavement leave)
• An employee has the right not to be subjected to a detriment, or to be dismissed, for taking parental bereavement leave. (See Detriment and dismissal)