Statutory Maternity Pay (General) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 come into force

Implementation date: 6 April 2005

The Regulations amend the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 to provide for continuity of employment in respect of a dismissal where a woman commences a statutory dispute resolution procedure and as a consequence of that procedure is reinstated or re-engaged by her employer. They will apply in relation to a reinstatement or re-engagement of employment occurring on or after 6 April 2005. The Regulations can be viewed on the OPSI website.