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#Maternity Leave

# maternity-leave - Monday 7 October, 2019

Paid maternity and paternity leave to be extended by two weeks New Parents

Paid maternity and paternity leave to be extended by two weeks

Oct 7th 2019, 8:33 AM 74,504 Views 33 Comments

New legislation will provide for extra paid leave for each parent of a child who is born, or adopted, from 1 November 2019.

# maternity-leave - Wednesday 21 August, 2019

Company ordered to pay €61,000 to woman who was 'discriminated against due to pregnancy' Maternity Leave

Company ordered to pay €61,000 to woman who was 'discriminated against due to pregnancy'

Aug 21st 2019, 6:20 AM 58,482 Views No Comments

The general manager was effectively demoted after returning from maternity leave.

# maternity-leave - Thursday 20 June, 2019

Some female pilots have to 'choose between terminating pregnancy or quitting' Bogus Self-employment

Some female pilots have to 'choose between terminating pregnancy or quitting'

Jun 20th 2019, 3:08 PM 32,349 Views 68 Comments

Ialpa today said that female pilots in bogus self-employment are not guaranteed a job when they return after having a baby.

# maternity-leave - Thursday 2 August, 2018

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returns to work 6 weeks after giving birth Maternity Leave

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returns to work 6 weeks after giving birth

Aug 2nd 2018, 10:10 AM 25,293 Views 53 Comments

Ardern’s partner, TV fishing show host Clarke Gayford, plans to be a stay-at-home dad.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 17 July, 2018

Column: 'We are required to provide a sick cert to cover the period of absence to give birth' Maternity Leave

Column: 'We are required to provide a sick cert to cover the period of absence to give birth'

Jul 17th 2018, 7:00 AM 46,653 Views 41 Comments

If we have any hope of enticing more women into public office here in Ireland, the existing policy on maternity supports and arrangements needs significant reform, writes Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 3 July, 2018

From The Daily Edge Serena Williams' post-pregnancy return to tennis is bringing sexism in the game to the fore Goat

Serena Williams' post-pregnancy return to tennis is bringing sexism in the game to the fore

Jul 3rd 2018, 4:33 PM 10,082 Views 5 Comments

Is anyone surprised?

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 24 April, 2018

6 events for mums on maternity leave - from book clubs to baby-friendly movie screenings Maternity Leave

6 events for mums on maternity leave - from book clubs to baby-friendly movie screenings

Apr 24th 2018, 4:19 PM 5,915 Views 1 Comment

Here’s our pick of Irish events you can happily cart your new baby along to, exploding nappies and all.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 3 April, 2018

Parents Panel: How did you find returning to work after maternity leave? Parents Panel

Parents Panel: How did you find returning to work after maternity leave?

Apr 3rd 2018, 6:20 PM 1,910 Views No Comments

‘My office gave me all the facilities to pump and store breastmilk during the day, including a small fridge.’

# maternity-leave - Thursday 22 March, 2018

From The Daily Edge Here's why this Maryland politician's decision to breastfeed in her campaign video is so important Time Off

Here's why this Maryland politician's decision to breastfeed in her campaign video is so important

Mar 22nd 2018, 4:47 PM 1,955 Views No Comments

TDs and councillors not getting maternity leave in Ireland is a huge problem.

# maternity-leave - Monday 18 December, 2017

'A disgrace': The mothers of premature babies who say they've been left behind by the Minister Maternity Leave

'A disgrace': The mothers of premature babies who say they've been left behind by the Minister

Dec 18th 2017, 12:05 AM 15,090 Views 26 Comments

Maternity leave was extended for mothers of premature babies back in October – but not for parents of infants born before then.

# maternity-leave - Monday 2 October, 2017

'My son had a 10% chance of survival and I only had 8 weeks paid leave when I got him home' Premature Baby

'My son had a 10% chance of survival and I only had 8 weeks paid leave when I got him home'

Oct 2nd 2017, 6:05 AM 28,663 Views 33 Comments

Calls for extended maternity leave and benefit for mothers of premature babies.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 26 September, 2017

Cork councillor with young baby back at work after discovering she's not entitled to maternity leave Danielle Twomey

Cork councillor with young baby back at work after discovering she's not entitled to maternity leave

Sep 26th 2017, 12:48 PM 46,542 Views 73 Comments

Legislation states that a representative must resign if they haven’t attended a meeting in six months.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 27 June, 2017

Cllr Jennifer Whitmore: 'I'm shocked a breastfeeding politician was considered news' Opinion

Cllr Jennifer Whitmore: 'I'm shocked a breastfeeding politician was considered news'

Jun 27th 2017, 6:30 AM 18,673 Views 58 Comments

Maternity leave should be a universal right regardless of whether you are elected or unelected, writes Jennifer Whitmore.

# maternity-leave - Wednesday 5 April, 2017

FactFind: How generous is maternity leave in Ireland? All The Facts

FactFind: How generous is maternity leave in Ireland?

Apr 5th 2017, 12:05 AM 57,448 Views 26 Comments

Women in Ireland get some of the longest maternity leave periods in Europe – but also some of the lowest-paid.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 4 April, 2017

Dáil to debate extending maternity leave for the 4,500 Irish mothers who start it in hospital every year Premature

Dáil to debate extending maternity leave for the 4,500 Irish mothers who start it in hospital every year

Apr 4th 2017, 6:10 AM 19,268 Views 15 Comments

One mother said the current system is unfair but it isn’t something you think about until you find yourself in that situation.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 28 March, 2017

Opinion: 'We don't need female traffic lights. We do need decent maternity pay' Women's Rights

Opinion: 'We don't need female traffic lights. We do need decent maternity pay'

Mar 28th 2017, 6:30 AM 191 Views 50 Comments

An economic downturn isn’t an acceptable excuse for unfair treatment of pregnant women, writes Lorraine Courtney.

# maternity-leave - Thursday 9 March, 2017

Woman who was sacked when six months pregnant to receive €30,000 Compensation

Woman who was sacked when six months pregnant to receive €30,000

Mar 9th 2017, 10:28 PM 46,589 Views 56 Comments

The woman was told “business is business, enjoy your maternity” when she was sacked.

# maternity-leave - Friday 3 March, 2017

7,000 fathers have taken paid paternity leave since it was introduced Newborns

7,000 fathers have taken paid paternity leave since it was introduced

Mar 3rd 2017, 6:10 AM 14,861 Views 17 Comments

The initiative allows fathers to take two weeks off work to help care for their babies, if they have enough PRSI contributions.

# maternity-leave - Monday 30 January, 2017

Ireland's maternity benefit now helps migrants who want to travel home Family Visit

Ireland's maternity benefit now helps migrants who want to travel home

Jan 30th 2017, 2:06 PM 25,883 Views 32 Comments

Mothers who want to leave the EU to travel home can now continue to get maternity leave – which wasn’t the case before now.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 23 August, 2016

Having a child has a major negative impact on women's take-home pay Gender Pay Gap

Having a child has a major negative impact on women's take-home pay

Aug 23rd 2016, 2:51 PM 12,921 Views 55 Comments

The latest figures from a British study back-up other similar findings in Ireland and the US.

# maternity-leave - Friday 29 January, 2016

'What if he says a new word? What if he forgets me? The back-to-work guilts are the worst' Opinion

'What if he says a new word? What if he forgets me? The back-to-work guilts are the worst'

Jan 29th 2016, 8:00 AM 72 Views 85 Comments

The fear of missing out is something every mother experiences returning to work after maternity leave, writes Jennifer Ryan Moran.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 26 January, 2016

Paternity leave could be in place by September Newborns

Paternity leave could be in place by September

Jan 26th 2016, 7:39 PM 19,323 Views 34 Comments

Ireland is currently one of the few countries that does not offer paternity leave.

# maternity-leave - Sunday 15 November, 2015

'When my maternity leave was over I cried when I dropped my son at crèche for the first time' Opinion

'When my maternity leave was over I cried when I dropped my son at crèche for the first time'

Nov 15th 2015, 8:00 AM 3,693 Views 58 Comments

It’s ok to not feel ok when you return to work after maternity leave, writes Tracey Gunn.

# maternity-leave - Wednesday 5 August, 2015

One of the world's top tech companies is giving staff 'unlimited' parental leave Baby Steps

One of the world's top tech companies is giving staff 'unlimited' parental leave

Aug 5th 2015, 10:45 AM 17,581 Views 14 Comments

Netflix said it made the move to hold onto its best talent.

# maternity-leave - Friday 19 June, 2015

Woman overlooked for promotion due to maternity leave awarded €70k Employment Rights

Woman overlooked for promotion due to maternity leave awarded €70k

Jun 19th 2015, 8:23 PM 39,178 Views 59 Comments

The employee says the insurance company said ‘bring it on’ when she said she would go to the Equality Tribunal.

# maternity-leave - Monday 6 April, 2015

Poll: Should mothers and fathers be allowed share parental leave? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should mothers and fathers be allowed share parental leave?

Apr 6th 2015, 9:47 AM 20,229 Views 101 Comments

New plans could see more mothers re-enter the workforce.

# maternity-leave - Thursday 5 March, 2015

The boss who distributes condoms to stop maternity leave Rubber Stamped

The boss who distributes condoms to stop maternity leave

Mar 5th 2015, 10:53 AM 21,169 Views 33 Comments

Linda Wayman, head of a major Australian radio company, said a third of her staff are either on maternity leave or covering maternity leave.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 20 January, 2015

Irish fathers look set to benefit from two weeks paid paternity leave Dads

Irish fathers look set to benefit from two weeks paid paternity leave

Jan 20th 2015, 10:22 PM 46,863 Views 100 Comments

Junior minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said he’s confident this provision will be included in new legislation currently being drafted.

# maternity-leave - Monday 15 September, 2014

Receptionist wins €63k for victimisation and reduced hours after maternity leave Equality Tribunal

Receptionist wins €63k for victimisation and reduced hours after maternity leave

Sep 15th 2014, 11:14 AM 24,646 Views 25 Comments

In a separate case, the HSE was found not to have discriminated against a young man with a number of health issues.

# maternity-leave - Monday 18 August, 2014

School did not discriminate against mother who had baby through surrogacy Paid Leave

School did not discriminate against mother who had baby through surrogacy

Aug 18th 2014, 10:44 AM 18,586 Views 43 Comments

The school refused to pay maternity or adoptive leave to the woman.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 18 March, 2014

Women who use a surrogate mother have no right to maternity leave, EU rules Pregnancy

Women who use a surrogate mother have no right to maternity leave, EU rules

Mar 18th 2014, 5:21 PM 15,953 Views 27 Comments

However, individual states can introduce more accommodating rules themselves.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 3 September, 2013

Here's how Fianna Fáil proposes to reform childcare and education Childcare

Here's how Fianna Fáil proposes to reform childcare and education

Sep 3rd 2013, 3:25 PM 8,074 Views 48 Comments

It proposes 52 weeks of maternity leave and a cost benefit analysis of the cost of childcare.

# maternity-leave - Wednesday 10 July, 2013

Fathers should be allowed to share in mother's maternity leave - Seanad Maternity Leave

Fathers should be allowed to share in mother's maternity leave - Seanad

Jul 10th 2013, 4:55 PM 8,643 Views 71 Comments

The proposed bill would allow fathers to take a share in the 26 weeks maternity leave granted to Irish mothers.

# maternity-leave - Friday 19 April, 2013

TDs to debate legislation giving maternity leave rights to TDs Dáil Éireann

TDs to debate legislation giving maternity leave rights to TDs

Apr 19th 2013, 7:45 AM 5,881 Views 69 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Seán Ó Fearghaíl will introduce a bill which would formally give female TDs some time off if they fall pregnant.

# maternity-leave - Monday 26 November, 2012

Ex 'Price is Right' model gets $8.5 million in damages Discrimination

Ex 'Price is Right' model gets $8.5 million in damages

Nov 26th 2012, 6:59 PM 31,649 Views 13 Comments

The woman claimed the producers of the show discriminated against her after her pregnancy.

# maternity-leave - Tuesday 28 February, 2012

Column: How to make parental leave work for dads in Ireland too Opinion

Column: How to make parental leave work for dads in Ireland too

Feb 28th 2012, 2:30 PM 70 Views 20 Comments

Journalist Philip O’Connor says the system of parental leave in Sweden, where he lives, benefits children, parents and the unemployed – and it is ideal for recessionary Ireland.

# maternity-leave - Monday 17 January, 2011

UK plans for parents to share maternity leave United Kingdom

UK plans for parents to share maternity leave

Jan 17th 2011, 12:17 PM 392 Views 1 Comment

Nick Clegg says the UK’s current system is ‘Edwardian’ – and introduces a new regime that lets fathers share the time off.

# maternity-leave - Wednesday 20 October, 2010

Buxom young woman comments were "completely inappropriate", says head of ISME Maternity

Buxom young woman comments were "completely inappropriate", says head of ISME

Oct 20th 2010, 4:48 PM 1,111 Views 4 Comments

Mark Fielding has apologised for his comments concerning the employment prospects of young women under new proposed maternity -leave laws.

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