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Clients can telephone, fax or email if they need help in answering any Human Resource related questions or to aid interpretation of any sections of the web site.
Sample Questions & Answers
Question:
An employee has recently requested maternity leave, how many weeks leave is she entitled to?
Answer:
Under the Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2004 an employee is entitled to a minimum period of 26 weeks maternity leave. An employee who has taken maternity leave is also entitled to take a maximum of 16 weeks additional maternity leave, this extra leave must commence immediately after the end of the scheduled maternity leave period.
Question:
How much notice should I give to an employee who is being made redundant?
Answer:
The period of notice depends on the employee's length of service in accordance with legislation and as set out in his/her contract of employment.
Minimum notice is set out in the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 - 2001 as follows:
| Length of Service | Minimum Notice Period |
| 13 weeks to 2 years | 1 week |
| 2 years to 5 years | 2 weeks |
| 5 years to 10 years | 4 weeks |
| 10 years to 15 years | 6 weeks |
| More than 15 years | 8 weeks |
The company or the employee may waive right to notice and / or accept payment in lieu of notice by agreement.
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