When you’re unwell and unable to work, knowing your rights can make the situation much less stressful. In Ireland, two

Getting sick is stressful enough without getting worried about your income. That’s why Statutory Sick Pay in Ireland exists, to

Being sick is already stressful, the last thing you want is to drag yourself to a GP clinic and wait

The short answer: Yes, your employer can contact you while you’re on sick leave in Ireland, but the contact must

Taking time off due to illness is stressful enough. Coming back to work can sometimes feel even harder. You might

If you’re working in Ireland and feeling unwell, you might be wondering whether you can take a sick leave without

Taking time off because of a long-term illness or an extended absence from work in Ireland can be overwhelming. Between

No, generally an employer cannot directly override a valid doctor’s sick cert. However, they can question it or request an

The answer is: No, in most cases pharmacists cannot issue official sick notes for work absence in Ireland and across

Yes, if proven, you can be fired (dismissed) for misrepresentation of a sick note. If your employer has reasonable grounds

Sick note paranoia isn’t a formal medical term but the anxiety or guilt that people feel when they take time

What is a Sick Leave? Sick leave is the period of paid time off that an employee is entitled to