Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 section 57

Disqualifications

Section 57 sets out the circumstances in which a woman loses entitlement to health and safety benefit.

• Health and safety benefit is paid to pregnant or breastfeeding women who cannot work due to workplace risks.
• A woman is disqualified from receiving this benefit if she takes up any occupation during the benefit period.
• The only permitted activities are domestic tasks carried out within her own household.
• Any paid employment or other work outside the home will result in loss of entitlement.