This Bill seeks to amend the Maternity Protection Act, Chap. 45:57, to give legislative effect to the Articles of the International Labour Organization Maternity Protection Convention, No. 183, to ensure conformity with international labour standards, clarifying the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees under the Act by updating its provisions to ensure effective implementation. It aims to expand maternity protection to include paternity and parental leave for both natural and adoptive parents and to provide breastfeeding breaks. The reforms further promote the retention of all employees in the workforce who qualify under the Act and safeguards their employment status. The amendments seek to foster a family-supportive workplace culture for employees without prejudice to their employment status or advancement before and after childbirth and for related matters.
Bill introduced in the 1st Session, restored in 2nd Session
