Economic Autonomy

The primary purpose of this Act is to provide for the care and protection of a child from abuse and neglect in a manner that ensures that the  best interests of the child are given paramount consideration; and the adoption of a child in Grenada in a way that promotes the well-being and best   interest of the adopted child throughout his life; and supports efficient and accountable practice in the delivery of adoption services.

 In paragraph 7.24 states that "Women officers will be eligible for the grant of thirteen weeks maternity leave with full salary of which not fewer than four (if officer is physically on the job) and not more than six weeks may be taken before the estimated date of confinement Officers who have served less than one year will have their maternity leave prorated accordingly". In  paragraph 7.26 it reads "Male officers who have served for more than 1 year will be eligible for the grant of a maximum of two weeks paternity leave in any one year with full salary which should be taken any time up to 6 weeks after the baby’s birth".

Ammends the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code, Cap. 27. Modifies section C20 of the Act stating that "a female employee with a minimum of twelve months unbroken service in her employment is entitled whenever she is pregnant to a maternity leave of at least six weeks." In paragraph (3) of the same section it reads "a female employee who is granted maternity leave under this section is entitled to receive no less than 40% of her basic wages during the period of the maternity leave".