There is an existing complex legislative landscape in the time between experience during pregnancy, maternity leave and/or return to the workplace with a body of existing legislation in place and a number of changes having been introduced for both women and men, including paternity leave and parent’s leave.
This half day seminar, led by one of PAI’s expert legal trainers, will explore the existing statutory legal family leave entitlements in the workplace, including legislation allowing family leave entitlements for a relevant parent and what the statutory duties of the employer are when it comes to employee leave.
The seminar will also outline other key recent and upcoming changes relating to family leave in the workplace.
Areas of Discussion
Existing Statutory Family Leave Entitlements in the workplace to include
- Maternity Leave
- Paternity Leave
- Parental Leave
- Parent’s Leave
- Adoptive Leave
- Carer’s Leave (Family Care)
What are the Statutory Duties of the Employer when it comes to Employee Leave?
- What are the employee’s legal rights and protections under Irish employment law?
- Equality in the Workplace and Equal Pay
- Redundancy and Unfair Dismissal
- Complaints procedure about breach of employment rights
Who Should Attend
This update seminar will be of interest to employees in the workplace to inform themselves of their current family leave entitlements and what new legislation has been introduced.
It will be of particular interest and relevance to HR directors, HR managers and senior leaders who have a role in championing HR and cultural change.