The guide covers the right to time off work for trade union representatives to carry out certain trade union-related activities. The guide sets out what types of activity are covered by the right; when the time off is paid or unpaid; and how much time off employers should permit.
The Government 'fully accepts the principle of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss' and will take forward amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, tabled by 87 MPs, to include miscarriage in bereavement rights.