sick leave

Sick Leave in Irish Employment Law-What You Should Know

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There is no general entitlement under Irish law to be paid whilst out of work due to sickness/illness. However it is something that can be provided for between the employer and employee when agreeing a contract of employment. The Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994 specifically refers to the provision for incapacity for work due … Read more

4 Commonly Misunderstood and Potentially Costly Situations in the Irish Workplace

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The four scenarios below are quite common in the Irish workplace. Each of them has the potential to be very costly for the employer if he/she acts on the common misconceptions contained in these hypothetical situations. My employee is 67 and I want him/her to retire-can I just tell him/her that he/she must retire soon? … Read more