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Misconceptions Ep. 08 | Miscarriage and Work

The physical and emotional experience of miscarriage is different for everyone, and for people who are employed, another layer of...

The physical and emotional experience of miscarriage is different for everyone, and for people who are employed, another layer of complexity is involved. Operations, medications, bleeding, and grieving may have to be managed alongside the demands of family and work life. Sick leave may be taken - and anything from half a day to several days might be required, depending on the individual and their situation. But under New Zealand law, bereavement leave for those who suffer miscarriage is not currently a given. Instead, the onus is on the employee to discuss the loss with their employer and reach an agreement over whether bereavement leave may be taken. This grey area in the law has led to many women and their partners being denied the opportunity to grieve their losses. Preview: Follow Misconceptions on Facebook

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