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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) No. 5 Days
Library of Knowledge No. 70
From 1st 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 1st 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