Why are parents of stillborn children not eligible for Shared Parental Leave (SPL) and Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB)?
f your child was stillborn, you are not eligible for Shared Parental Leave (SPL) or Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB), as these are meant to support caregiving and bonding with your newborn.
However, you are still eligible for 16 weeks of Government-Paid Maternity Leave or 2 weeks of Government-Paid Paternity Leave. These are provided to support you physically and emotionally during this difficult time.
Related questions
Why are parents whose child has passed away eligible for Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML) and Government-Paid Paternity Leave (GPPL) but not Shared Parental Leave (SPL)?
Will single parents be eligible for the new Shared Parental Leave (SPL) or Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB)?
If my spouse is a stay-at-home parent or unemployed, will I still be eligible for the full duration of Shared Parental Leave (SPL) or Shared Parental Leave Benefit (SPB)?
If my spouse and I qualify for different leave schemes (one for SPL, one for SPB), how do we share the leave/benefits?
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