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Library of Knowledge No. 70

From 1^st January 2024 workers will be entitled to up to 5 days of sick leave in a calendar year, (increased from 3 days in 2023) paid at 70% of gross earning, up to a cap of €110.

The employee must have 13 weeks continuous employment before being entitled to Statutory Sick Pay.

A GP certificate must be provided to the employer to qualify.

There are no ‘waiting days’ SSP is payable from the 1^st day on illness once the GP certificate is provided.

Both full-time and part time employees can take 5 days paid sick leave.

If an employee has multiple jobs they are entitled to 5 days sick leave per employer.

The entitlement to paid sick leave is being phased in:

• 2024 – 5 days covered
• 2025 – 7 days covered
• 2026 – 10 days covered

For further details see: https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2023/november/17112023.html