Parent’s Leave to be extended!
Parent’s Leave to be extended!
As of the 1st August 2024, Parent’s leave will be extended from 7 weeks to 9 weeks.
This means that if an employee is a parent of a child who is two years old or less, or if they have adopted a child within two years or less, as of 1st August 2024, they can claim the extra two weeks of leave. This leave must be taken before the child's second birthday or within two years of the adoption date.
Parent’s Benefit will also increase from 7 weeks to 9 weeks per parent (if eligible), meaning employees who qualify for Parent’s Benefit will receive €274 per week from the State.
Employers will need to review their existing policies and handbooks to reflect this change and should also ensure that managers are aware of the increased entitlements.
For queries on the changes, contact our team of HR specialists at MSS.
