POSTPONEMENT OF MATERNITY LEAVE AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS NOW LAW
The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 has been signed into law by the President. However, the Act requires a commencement order before it becomes effective.
From an employer's perspective, the two most important changes that will be introduced by Act are that it will:
- allow for the postponement of maternity leave in the event of a serious health condition; and
- amend the Employment Equality Acts to provide for a restriction on the use of non-disclosure agreements in respect of allegations of discrimination, victimisation, harassment and sexual harassment, whereby such agreements will be null and void, unless certain conditions are met.
A link to our update, which sets out some of the main provisions of the Act, is available here.
This article contains a general summary of developments and is not a complete or definitive statement of the law. Specific legal advice should be obtained where appropriate.
