Right to postpone maternity leave in the event of serious illness and new restrictions on NDAs

November 22, 2024

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 (The Act) was signed into law by Michael D Higgins, President of Ireland, on 28 October 2024. S.I. No. 630/2024 – Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 (Commencement) Order 2024 was published, with a commencement date of 20 November 2024. The Act amends the Maternity Protection Act 1994, the Employment Equality Act 1998, and the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005.