Redundancy Protection : Pregnancy and Family Leave Act 2023

Who gets extra protection under the Redundancy, Pregnancy and Family Leave Act 2023?

Under Protection from Redundancy, Pregnancy and Family Leave Act 2023 additional protection is now given to:

• Expectant mothers
• Those adopting a child
• Those on maternity leave

When did the the Protection from Redundancy, Pregnancy and Family Leave Act 2023  come into effect ?

The Protection from Redundancy, Pregnancy and Family Leave Act 2023 came into effect as from 6th April 2024:

What does this additional protection mean for employers ?

Following the introduction of the Protection from Redundancy, Pregnancy and Family Leave Act 2023 all qualifying persons have:

• The right to be offered suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situation

This protection takes effect from the point that an employee informs their employer that they are pregnant or have been accepted for a placement of a child (whether this is done orally or in writing).

How long does the redundancy protection period last under the Protection from Redundancy, Pregnancy and Family Leave Act 2023 ?

For those returning from maternity leave, adoption leave or shared parental leave. The additional protection period is until 18 months after the birth of the child (or adoption placement)