Move follows recent legislative changes and protects a mother’s time to bond with newborns
Bank of Ireland Group plc has announced today that it has implemented changes to its existing maternity leave policy, to protect leave for any women undergoing treatment for cancer or other serious illness. Photographer: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland
Head of group employee relations Joanne Healy said it secures maternity leave “for the purpose it is intended, bonding with your child”. “In line with the legislation, Bank of Ireland colleagues who are undergoing treatment for cancer or serious illness will be able to postpone maternity leave for between five and 52 weeks and it will not affect other forms of leave including unpaid maternity leave and parents leave,” the bank said.
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