
Manage staff sickness with expert support
Whether you have a query about sick pay or long-term sick leave rights in Ireland, stay in line with Irish employment law and keep your employees safe.




Take the stress out of managing staff sickness absence
From stress to injuries, staff take sick leave for many reasons.
If your employee is off due to a long-term medical condition, you may be worried about the impact of a lengthy absence, their performance on the job, and how you’ll need to support them.
On the other hand, you might suspect that staff are taking advantage of their sick leave entitlements in Ireland. Which means you may have an investigation on your hands…
Whatever your situation, managing long-term sickness absence needs to be done right – or your employee could make a claim against you. So, call Employers Direct today for practical advice from a CIPD-qualified advisor.
We’re here to answer any questions on employment law and sickness
You’ll get answers to your most pressing questions, like:
- How much is sick pay in Ireland?
- Do I need to ask for a sick note?
- What are the rules around long-term sickness?
- What can I do about uncertified sick leave in Ireland?
- Can I contact my employee while they’re on sick leave?
Manage sick pay and leave in Ireland in a way that keeps you and your employees safe. Simply get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat with a HR expert.
Why speak to Employers Direct?
- 24-hour, 7 days a week FREE advice service for employers
- Trusted by over 28,500 clients in Ireland and the UK

Speak to us now on 1800 939 614 or request a call back, its free.
Thousands of employers rely on Employers Direct for employee sick leave advice
Free yourself from risk and worry with the Employers Direct helpline. With practical employment law advice, it’s the safest way to overcome any HR challenge.
And since we follow Workplace Relations Commission Codes (WRC) of Practice, you can be confident you’re acting within Irish employment law.

See what the people we helped said about us
At Employers Direct, we’ve helped every sort of business in every sector. Have a read of what some of them have said about us…

This is a fantastic service. The advisor I spoke to was extremely helpful and listened carefully to everything I wished to discuss - offering guidance and addressing my concerns. He also called to follow up with me twice to ensure I did not require any additional help. Could not be happier with the service I was given.


We were very pleased with the prompt support over the phone and a representative was booked to come to our office the next day. Excellent and efficient service.


Very easy to make contact, explained in plain English and followed up to see if any more help was needed. Great job thank you


“I contacted Employers Direct and they called back within an hour and gave me a straightforward and definitive answer to my enquiry. This meant I could agree the issue with my employee immediately and everyone was happy”
