2022 has so far seen a welcomed return to the norm although with numerous societal shifts arising during the course of the pandemic, many employees are now asking themselves how the traditional employment relationship can be better enhanced going forward. With that, there has been mounting pressure on the Government to offer guidance and direction on the future of working relationships. This has led to the following measures currently being considered:
1. Statutory Sick Pay
Ireland is one of the few countries in the EU that does not operate a statutory sick pay scheme. The Sick Leave Bill 2022, intends to change this by requiring all employers to provide qualifying employees paid sick leave. This entitlement is anticipated to be introduced on a phased basis later in 2022 commencing with 3 days paid sick leave initially, increasing to 5 days in 2024, 7 days in 2025, and 10 days in 2026. The rate of pay is anticipated to be 70% of an employee's wage capped at a daily rate of 110. To qualify, employees must be working for an employer for a minimum of 13 weeks and must obtain a medical certificate declaring them unfit for work. Once qualified, this entitlement will be a legally enforceable right before the WRC.
2. Right to Work Remotely
Remote working is one of the main legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet this expectation, the Government recently published the General Scheme of the Right to Request Remote Working Bill 2022. This Bill proposes the legal framework for...
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