Jennifer Cashman has more than 20 years’ specialist experience advising a wide range of employers across a number of sectors. Recognised as a Leading Individual in Irish Employment Law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Europe and is also recommended as a Leading Lawyer (Band 1) in Chambers Europe. Recognised thought-leader on various employment law and HR issues, in particular retirement ages and age discrimination. Clients praise Jennifer for her “practical, business-focused advice” and say “she gives "straight answers to straight questions… clearly very experienced and her delivery is fantastic - always clear and to the point."
The RDJ Employment Team has prepared a helpful table setting out the various types of statutory leave currently available to employees, along with additional statutory leaves that are expected to be enacted over the coming months:
Type of Leave | Who is entitled? | For how long? | Is it paid? | Who Pays? | Statute |
Maternity Leave | Pregnant employees | 26 weeks, and up to an additional 16 weeks | Yes, maternity benefit is paid for 26 weeks | The State (subject to eligibility) | Maternity Protection Acts 1994 to 2022, as amended |
Adoptive Leave | The sole adopter in the case of a parent adopting a child on their own or the nominated parent in the case of an adopting couple | 24 weeks, and up to an additional |
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