Maternity Leave now extended
Important changes have recently been introduced regarding Maternity Leave that may have far-ranging consequences for employees and employers alike.
With effect from October 2008 existing rights, which previously applied to the initial 26 week period of Maternity Leave, have been extended so that they now cover the entire duration of the extended Maternity Leave period i.e up to a maximum of 12 months.
It is important to remember , of course,that an employee on Maternity Leave retains full employment status and as such all of the rights which apply to any other employee.
