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Guide to New Sick Leave Regulations: S.I. 124 of 2014 & Updates for September 2023

This guide outlines key changes and provisions in the Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations, with a focus on the amendments introduced by S.I. 124 of 2014 and the latest updates effective from September 2023. It covers preliminary information, the limitation on TRR (Temporary Rehabilitation Remuneration), sick leave remuneration guidelines, critical illness or injury regulations, and temporary rehabilitation remuneration policies. The document also provides contact information for inquiries regarding sick leave policy.

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Guide to New Sick Leave Regulations: S.I. 124 of 2014 & Updates for September 2023

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  1. Rialtas na hÉireann Government of Ireland Breaking Down the Regulations A Guide to the New & Amended Provisions Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations, S.I. 124 of 2014 September 2023

  2. Key Changes by Part of Regulations An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe | Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

  3. Part 1 Preliminary & General • Updated reference to S.I. title: SI 407/2023: Public Service Management (Sick Leave) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. • Updated date of enactment: 04/09/2023 An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe | Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

  4. Part 2 Limitation on TRR Regulation 6 TRR no longer linked to ill-health retirement; payment is flat rate of 37.5% of remuneration • The flat rate is inclusive of Illness Benefit where relevant • Transitional 5-year arrangement for staff on higher rates of TRR • Standard 2-year service requirement for eligibility for TRR • An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe | Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

  5. Part 3 Sick Leave Remuneration Generally Regulation 10 All periods of full pay, half pay & TRR to be included in look- back; nil pay to be excluded • Look-back to be extended for breaks in service of ≥6 months that fulfil all below criteria:  Unpaid  Does not accrue annual leave  Not reckonable for pensions • An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe | Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

  6. Part 4 Critical Illness or Injury Regulation 13 All periods of full pay, half pay & TRR to be included in look- back; nil pay to be excluded • Look-back to be extended for breaks in service of ≥6 months that fulfil all below criteria:  Unpaid  Does not accrue annual leave  Not reckonable for pensions • An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe | Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

  7. Part 4 Critical Illness or Injury Regulation 14 Protective Year under Critical Illness Protocol (CIP) to commence on first day of person’s return to work, not first day of CIP absence • An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe | Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

  8. Part 5 Temporary Rehabilitation Remuneration Regulation 15 No payment to be made for first 3 days in each new absence where TRR applies from outset • 3-day wait does not apply:  Person transitions from paid sick leave (i.e. full or half pay) to TRR during continuous absence  Person is availing of CIP • An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe | Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

  9. Queries? sickleavepolicyqueries@per.gov.ie An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí Sheachadadh PFN agus Athchóirithe | Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform

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