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Special Parental Bereavement Leave

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On the 1st January 2026, Special Parental Bereavement Leave was introduced through Legal Notice 275 of 2025, under the Minimum Special Leave Entitlement Regulations (S.L. 451.101).

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On the 1st January 2026, Special Parental Bereavement Leave was introduced through Legal Notice 275 of 2025, under the Minimum Special Leave Entitlement Regulations (S.L. 451.101).

What is Special Parental Bereavement Leave?

Special Parental Bereavement Leave is a new form of leave granting employees up to seven (7) working days of leave on the occurrence of the death of their child who is under the age (18) years.

The Difference between Bereavement Leave and Special Parental Bereavement Leave

Other than the fact that Special Bereavement Leave is granted solely upon the loss of anemployee'schild, this new type of leave is granted distinctively and without prejudice to the generalbereavementleave.

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