Maternity leave in Ireland
Resource summary
This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on maternity leave entitlements. It covers the legislation, the length of maternity leave, whether the leave is paid or not, the effect on continuity of service and annual leave, notice periods, termination while on maternity leave, the right to return to work, time off for breastfeeding, ante-natal classes and natal care, postponement of maternity leave, sickness while on maternity leave, bonus payments, right to appraisals, and entitlement to maternity leave for fixed term and agency workers.