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  • sick cert

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    Irish employees obtaining €25 digital sick certs without speaking to a doctor

    The Irish Medical Council has been investigating a surge in Irish employees who have been obtaining €25 digital sick certs, without ever seeing or speaking to a doctor in the process.

    Gemma O'Connor
    Gemma O'Connor Head Of Service
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  • illness

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    Sick leave and sick pay

    Sickness can happen at any time, especially as people start to lower their guard and with dramatic swings in weather that can happen with the change of the season. To keep employers prepared year-round, here we offer our best essential tips for sick leave and sick pay...

    Gemma O'Connor
    Gemma O'Connor Head Of Service
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  • parents leave

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    Parent’s Leave changes confirmed

    Last year’s Budget included an announcement that working parents would be entitled to three weeks of additional leave under legislation that would come into effect in April 2021.

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    Alan HickeyService and Operations Director
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  • winter

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    Winter is here: Reducing the domino effect of workplace absences

    Here, we’re focusing on ways to reduce the impact of winter-related absences on productivity and how promoting wellbeing in the workplace can lead to reduced absences. By following these tips, you can ensure your business remains on track during an important trading period

    Gemma O'Connor
    Gemma O'Connor Head Of Service
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  • behreavement

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    Everything employers should know about bereavement leave

    There are many different types of leave an employee is entitled to during their employment. In addition to the statutory leave provided for under employment laws, there are some discretionary types of leave a company may also provide.

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    Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer
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  • Dealing with Maternity Leave in Ireland

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    First time dealing with maternity leave? What employers need to know

    Maternity leave is a tricky area of employment. In this post, we take a look at some key areas of the legislation that you need to put into practice.

    Gemma O'Connor
    Gemma O'Connor Head Of Service
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