The Maternity Protection Act 1994 is an Act of the Oireachtas (Irish parliament). Under the act, a woman is protected in pregnancy in such areas as health and safety and parental leave requirements.
Leave Requirement
- Entitlement to 18 weeks paid leave with the option to take a further 8 weeks unpaid leave
- Entitlement to attend doctors appointments without loss of pay
The pregnancy must be confirmed with a medical certificate from a doctor. The woman can choose her own dates but it most cover 4 weeks prior and post the birth and four weeks written notice before returning to work must also be given. The woman is entitled to return to the same job.
See also
External links
- "Maternity Protection Act, 1994". Irish Statute Book database. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
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