Family leave Bereavement leave reforms put spotlight on manager training With new rights for workers who lose loved ones in childbirth, experts say employers must equip bosses to handle grief with compassion and clarity iStock.com/Jacob Wackerhausen Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Thursday 02 October 2025 UK managers expected to deal with bereavement leave requests should undergo specialist communication and sensitivity training ahead of new rights for workers whose partners die in childb Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Family leave Denmark enhances leave entitlements for parents with sick children Family leave Labour extends bereavement leave for families faced with pregnancy loss Family leave Compliance with neonatal law could prove complex for some employers Family leave Poland allows new parents right to apply for extra leave