Nation Pregnancy loss is common and traumatic. New legislation says employees need time off to heal. August 5, 2021August 5, 2021Kate Mabus, USA TODAYComments Off on Pregnancy loss is common and traumatic. New legislation says employees need time off to heal. About 10-15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, but there is no federal requirement for paid time off. New legislation seeks to change that.