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ARTICLE · 15 OCTOBER 1998

Parental Leave Act 1998

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Employment Law Unit Bulletin

The Act to bring into force the EU Directive on Parental Leave was signed into law by The President on 8th July but will not come into operation until the 3rd December 1998. Those familiar with the provisions of Maternity legislation will recognise similarities in this legislation. The Act also provides for what is known as "force majeure leave", about which there has been less discussion and as it will be paid, unlike parental or maternity leave, it has the potential to be of greater significance for employers.

What is Parental Leave?

It is a period of 14 working weeks which may be taken in a continuous period, or with the employer's agreement, in the form of days or hours off work.

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