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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

Thousands of workers to get €110 a day for sick day as experts hit out over fears of 'perfect storm' amid cost of living crisis

Thousands of Irish workers will soon be entitled to paid sick leave equal to 70% of their normal wages - up to a maximum €110 per day.

It’s understood that around one-in-ten employees will benefit from the scheme, however, recruitment experts are calling on the Government to provide further clarity on the implementation of the Statutory Sick Pay Bill before it comes into effect.

At the moment, the plan is that from January 1, 2023, workers will have a right to:

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