The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 enhances protections for employees against redundancy during pregnancy and family leave. This legislation aims to provide greater job security for individuals during these critical periods, ensuring fair treatment in the workplace.
The Act extends the period during which employees are protected from redundancy, covering pregnancy and a defined duration after returning from family leave, including maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave. Employers are required to offer suitable alternative employment, where available, to affected employees before considering redundancy. Employers must proactively update their policies and practices to comply with the Act, ensuring fair treatment of employees and mitigating legal risks.
Benefits of compliance may include:
