S.L. 452.111 Art. 1Citation and scope.

(1) The title of this order is the Adoption Leave National

Standard Order.

(2) The purpose of this order is to lay down minimum requirements designed to safeguard the employment rights of employees who have adopted a child:

Provided that this Order shall not apply in the case of adoptions where the person adopted is the natural offspring of either of the parents.

(3) This Order 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.