This article helps you understand the requirements for an employee to qualify for Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP).

For more information about SPBP in general, read Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP)

You can also access the employers guide on the Gov.UK website. Read Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay and Leave.

To qualify

• Employed adults with parental responsibility who suffer the loss of a child under the age of 18

• Parents who suffer a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy

   TIP: In this instance, the entitlement for female employees is to up to 52 weeks of maternity leave and/or pay. As is a mother who loses a child after it is born

• Parents and primary carers must have a continuous period of employment. This should be at least 26 weeks before the child’s death to be eligible

Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP)

Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) - entitlement

Recording Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP)

Recovering Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP)