To avail of Enhanced Illness Benefit, depending on your circumstances, the Department of Social Protection will accept: 1. Confirmation from the HSE that you have
How is COVID-19 affecting our mental health?
There are many factors to consider including the impact of the past lockdowns and ongoing restrictions such as social distancing and self-isolation.
The government’s statutory sick pay scheme will be phased in over a four-year period, starting with three days per year in 2022, rising to five days payable in 2023- and seven-days payable in 2024. Employers will eventually cover the cost of 10 sick days per year in 2025.
The PUP will be closed off to new applicants from 1 July,
After 7 September, the PUP will be gradually reduced on a phased basis by €50 a week.
A NEW CODE of conduct aimed to give workers the right to disconnect has been signed into effect from today.
The code of practice comes into effect immediately and applies to all types of employment, whether you are working remotely or not.
The new code of practice on the right to disconnect from work – covering phone calls, emails and switch-off time – is legally admissible.
Employers will face dilemmas never experienced before as attention turns to the Covid-19 vaccination programme. While widespread vaccination of the workforce might be desirable, it