From 1^st January 2024, Statutory Sick Pay will increase from 3 days to 5 days in Ireland.

The Statutory Sick Pay scheme was introduced on 1^st January 2023 as 3 days paid leave, and is being phased over a four-year period as follows:

• Five (5) days payable in 2024
• Seven (7) days payable in 2025
• Ten (10) days payable in 2026

This four (4) year plan takes account of the current economic climate and the existing financial pressures on businesses. It is being phased-in to help employers, particularly small businesses, to plan ahead and manage the additional cost:

• Sick pay will be paid by employers at a rate of 70% of an employee’s wage, subject to a daily threshold of €110

Contact Us:

For more advice and support on Statutory Sick Pay, or to discuss our HR Services, please contact a member of the RBK HR Solutions Team:

• Yvonne Clarke – HR Solutions Manager – yclarke@rbk.ie
• Áine Dunne – Asst. HR Solutions Manager – adunne@rbk.ie