Am I Entitled To Sick Pay?
Yes. Every worker in Ireland should get sick pay when we have to take time off from work if and when we are sick.
Following a successful Union-led campaign, we all now have that right. Working people have a right to FIVE days’ sick pay a year from 1st January 2024. This is an increase from THREE days in 2023.
We call this statutory sick pay or the legal minimum working people are entitled to.
Sick pay is paid by your employer at 70% of your normal pay up to a maximum of €110 a day.
You must be working for least 13 weeks with your current employer before you qualify for statutory sick pay.
In most unionised workplaces, more generous sick pay schemes are in place, but don’t forget EVERY EMPLOYER MUST give you at LEAST than the MINIMUM amount.That’s the law.
If they don’t…make sure to call your Trade Union!
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Yvonne
“We know being in a Union works. We’ve seen it. When we act and speak together, our employer has to listen. Together we can make things better.”
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Greg
“Being a member of SIPTU means that you always have a voice at the bargaining table. Whether it’s pay, getting proper holidays and sick leave or other conditions it’s essential to have the Union in your corner.”
Don
“When workplace issues are raised collectively with the involvement of trade unions, there is a higher success rate than when presented individually. It is very clear that, “United we stand, divided we fall.”
Mary
“Union membership is also about giving you control as part of a collective to your working terms and conditions, not a lone voice.”
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Alan
“United we stand, divided we fall, As union members ,we are the backbone of solidarity and strength, and by standing together, we empower ourselves to secure fair wages, safe working conditions, and a voice in shaping our collective future.”