S.L. 452.91 Art. 1Title and scope.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Protection of

Maternity (Employment) Regulations.

(2) The purpose of these regulations is to lay down minimum requirements designed to safeguard the employment rights of pregnant employees, employees who have recently given birth and breastfeeding employees, thus facilitating improvements in the safety and health of these employees and to give effect to the relevant provisions of Council Directive 92/85/EEC.

(3) These regulations shall be applicable without prejudice to the introduction and implementation of more favourable provisions in collective agreements or other agreements entered into between the employer and the employee.

(4) These regulations shall apply to all employees who are pregnant, have recently given birth or who are breastfeeding.