Sick Leave Bill 2022

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• Employees get up to 3 statutory sick leave days per year, with pay calculated as prescribed by regulations.
• Minister can adjust the number of sick days allowed; Labour Court can exempt employers in certain circumstances.
• Employers must keep records of sick leave; amends Workplace Relations Act 2015 to support these provisions.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   30 Mar 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   30 Mar 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   7 Apr 2022
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   4 May 2022
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   18 May 2022
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   18 May 2022
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   15 Jun 2022
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   29 Jun 2022
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   5 Jul 2022
10. Cream List 33rd Dáil

    13 Jul 2022
11. Enacted

    20 Jul 2022