S.L. 452.78 Art. 5Adoptive parents.

Entitlement to parental leave by employees, shall commence from the date when the employee provides the employer with -

(a) evidence that the legal proceedings necessary for the adoption to be completed in accordance with the law have been initiated, and

(b) (i) a written certificate from the competent authority, designated for this purpose by the Minister responsible for social policy, certifying that a positive home study report has been completed; or

(ii) certified evidence that the couple have legal custody of the child.