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Redundancy Payments, Maternity Leave, Sick Pay
There is legal entitlement to these benefits but only in certain industries. Maternity leave cannot exceed 8 weeks, the value of the other benefits depends on a number of factors including length of service, age and sex. The industries covered are: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing; Mining and Quarrying; Manufacturing; Construction; Water, Electricity and Gas Supply; Transportation, Warehousing and Communications; Mass Media; other industries designated by relevant central level authority.
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Protection Against Harassment/Discrimination
There is some protection against unfair dismissal.