Protected rights in employment

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This subtopic provides guidance on the protected rights of employees in Ireland. This subtopic contains the following guidance:

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    Practice Note: Ireland—Maternity pay examines rights to pay relating to pregnancy and maternity in Ireland, including statutory maternity benefit (Maternity Benefit), (enhanced) contractual maternity pay, pay for time off for antenatal and post-natal care and it also discusses voidance of suspension or termination on maternity grounds. In relation to Maternity Benefit, it covers entitlement, rates and notification requirements. It also considers contractual maternity pay and the effect of bonus payments in connection with persons on maternity leave

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    Practice Note: The EU Work-Life Balance Directive examines Directive (EU) 2019/1158 on work-life balance for parents and carers lays down rules on employers to allow parents and carers a more flexible working pattern with the aim of pursuing an increasing role for women in the employment market. It discusses the new rights granted by the Directive, such as the paternity leave and the carer’s leave, as well as the rights

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