Stillbirth. In the case of a stillbirth, (as classified by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages) an employee may elect to take sick leave, subject to production of a medical certificate, or maternity leave. She may resume duty at any time provided she produces a doctor's certificate as to her fitness.
Stillbirth. Parents of a stillborn child remain eligible for parental leave, except for paid leave for the secondary caregiver which is two weeks. A stillborn child is a child: who weighs at least 400g at delivery or whose period of gestation was 20 weeks or more; who has not breathed since delivery; and whose heart has not beaten since delivery.
Stillbirth. The Instructor who delivers a stillborn child after the beginning of the twentieth (20th) week preceding the expected date of delivery is entitled to maternity leave.
Stillbirth. The loss of a fetus during or following the 20th week of pregnancy.
Stillbirth. We recognise that the situation of stillbirth is upsetting for all those involved and if your baby is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy, your maternity leave will begin on the day following the childbirth. If, however, your child is stillborn within the first 24 weeks of your pregnancy, you will not be entitled to maternity leave. In these circumstances normal sickness absence management will apply (please see the Sickness Absence Management policy and Leave of Absence policy on the Intranet / School’s Extranet).
Stillbirth. May be a stillbirth resulting from a person’s pregnancy, the pregnancy of a person’s current spouse or domestic partner, or another individual that would have been a parent as a result of the pregnancy.
Stillbirth. We are so sorry when an employee experiences a stillbirth as we know it is extremely distressing for all those involved. If your baby is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy, your maternity leave will begin on the day following the childbirth. If, however, your child is stillborn within the first 24 weeks of your pregnancy, you will not be entitled to maternity leave. In these circumstances normal sickness absence management will apply (please see the Sickness Absence Management Policy and Leave of Absence policy on the School’s Extranet). Statutory parental bereavement leave and pay is available to parents of a child who dies before they turn 18, including an employee whose partner suffers a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy, or whose child is born alive but dies after birth. Any information given to line managers and HR is confidential. Colleagues will only be told about the stillbirth if this is what you want. Your line manager will discuss your wishes with you. You can also access support by approaching your HR Advisor or the Employee Assistance Programme. Please also refer to the guidance document ‘Supporting employees experiencing pregnancy loss for more information on how we can support you and it also signposts to some local and national charities and support groups that can offer further support, advice and counselling for you and your family.
Stillbirth. In respect of a stillbirth, subject to an entitlement existing, a permanent staff member shall have the option of taking paid or unpaid sick leave or paid or unpaid maternity leave (up to 14 weeks paid as appropriate).
Stillbirth. In the event that a pregnant teacher has a stillbirth, paid maternity leave in full or in part shall be granted by the Commissioner of Education based on the advice of the Teacher’s medical practitioner.
Stillbirth. This clause has been inserted into the agreement and provides that parents of a stillborn child remain eligible for parental leave, except for paid leave for the secondary caregiver which is two weeks.
