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 does the the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023  come into effect ?

The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 comes 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)