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Sick pay will be paid by employers at a rate of 70% of an employee's wage, subject to a daily maximum of €110

Statutory sick pay scheme to come into force in January

The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has announced that the statutory sick pay scheme will come into force from January 1, 2023.

SIPTU says a mandatory sick pay scheme must be available for all workers

SIPTU calls for sick pay scheme

SIPTU is calling for the introduction of a mandatory sick pay scheme which ensures that workers receive their full income while they are out of work due to illness.

Business • 09 Oct 20

The Cabinet Sub-Committee will be chaired by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Sick pay for Covid-19-affected workers to be discussed

The issue of sick pay for workers affected by Covid-19 will be discussed tomorrow when the Cabinet Sub-Committee chaired by the Taoiseach convenes.

Ireland • 08 Mar 20

PSEU General Secretary Tom Geraghty said the reality is it is unlikely the Government would agree reinstate their previous entitlements

Civil servants to demand sick leave entitlements

Mid-ranking civil servants are to demand the reversal of significant cuts to their paid sick leave entitlements, which Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin described as one of his key achievements in public service reform.

News • 17 Apr 15

Joan Burton said if employers paid four weeks of sick pay it could save €89m

Minister says employers should fund some sick pay

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has called for a detailed debate on getting employers to fund part of their staff's sick pay.

News • 23 Oct 12

Sick pay plan proposal may impact childcare

A new survey suggests that over half of the country's preschools and crèches may have to close if they are required to pay the first month's sick pay for absent staff.

News • 02 Aug 12