Council bosses at West Dunbartonshire have confirmed they have signed up to a pledge to introduce paid leave for parents who miscarry before 24 weeks of pregnancy.
The local authority says it takes its duty of care to all staff seriously and is also actively working with trade unions to develop a pregnancy loss policy within the council that will ensure the appropriate support is available.
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