An employee on maternity leave is on “protective leave” and cannot have her contract of employment terminated. This protection also applies to any purported redundancy. Section 23 of the Maternity Protection Act 1994 provides the protection: Voidance of certain purported terminations of employment, etc. 23.—Each of the following shall be void: (a) any purported termination … Read more
Are you confused about statutory leave in Ireland? I don’t blame you-it can be very confusing. Here is a quick and easy guide to statutory leave entitlements in Ireland. I hope you find it helpful. (Please read this disclaimer, though). Annual Leave Full time employee 4 working weeks where employee works in excess of 1,365 … Read more
There are a number of claims you can bring to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in respect of adoptive leave, carer’s leave, parental leave, force majeure leave, and maternity leave. Adoptive Leave Have you been granted adoptive leave entitlements? Section 6 of the Adoptive Leave Act, 1995 entitles employed adoptive mothers or sole male adopters … Read more
Maternity leave, and the entitlement to maternity leave, is provided for by the Maternity Protection Act, 1994 and the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Act, 2004. Statutory Instrument 446/1994 (Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Pregnant Employees) Regulations, 1994 and S.I. No. 51/2006 – Maternity Protection Act 1994 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2006 are also highly … Read more