The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 (the “Act”) was signed into law by the President on 4^th April 2023. It transposes the EU Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers and provides for the introduction of new rights for employees which are designed to support a better balance between family life, work life, and caring responsibilities.

The key changes addressed by the Act are outlined below under the following headings:

1. The right to request remote working;
2. The right to request flexible working for caring purposes;
3. Domestic Violence Leave;
4. Leave for Medical Care Purposes;
5. Extension of breastfeeding facilitation period.

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