Effective Sept. 10, 2021, the Australian government announced that workers will be entitled to two days of paid compassionate leave for a miscarriage. The amendment to the Fair Work Act 2009 was made by the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act 2021.
A worker’s current spouse or de facto partner will also be entitled to two days of compassionate leave following a miscarriage.
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