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Employment: Harassment

Commons · Question 93541 · Tabled 21 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 1 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what reasonable steps employers will be expected to take to comply with clause 18 of the Employment Rights Bill.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 1 Dec 2025

Clause 18 of the Employment Rights Bill introduces a new right to time off following bereavement or pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. We are currently consulting on the details of this entitlement, including with employers and business representative organi...