Tag: maternity protection act

  • Maternity Leave in Irish Employment Law-the Essentials

    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 is also highly relevant. Maternity Leave Entitlement The minimum entitlement for a pregnant employee is for 26 consecutive…