illness leave

Illness benefit for Covid 19 absences from the workplace

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Did you know that there is an enhanced illness benefit payment available for Covid 19 related absences? When does it apply? When a person has been told to self-isolate by a doctor or the HSE, or when they have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. The illness benefit claim must be submitted online with a certificate … Read more

Sick Leave and Illness Leave in Irish Employment Law-How to Avoid Needless Disputes with Your Employees

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Another bloody sick cert… Yes, it’s frustrating. You are an employer and you have had it up to the two eyeballs with these sick certs. You know he’s been seen drinking all over the parish at the weekend. And now he’s giving you this sick cert stating that he is suffering with back trouble. Sick … Read more