Statutory Sick Leave Act signed into law by President
The Statutory Sick Leave Bill 2022 was signed into law by the President on 20 July. Once commenced, the legislation will introduce a statutory right for employees to be paid while on sick leave. A rate of payment of 70 percent of normal wages is to be paid to employees, up to a maximum €110 per day.
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