Hi guys my mam has been in hospital in icu fighting covid for the past month.we are trying to sort out any sick pay she is entitled too . Can we do that for her or will she have to do it when she gets out. I am at a complete loss any advice would be appreciated thanks
Sick pay - Mam in ICU with Covid - trying to sort out her entitlements
- Thread starter Suzierea
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Employers are under no obligation to pay sick pay.
There is Illness Benefit, a social welfare payment.
www.citizensinformation.ie
Plus there is enhanced COVID illness benefit.
When a worker is told to self-isolate by a doctor or has been diagnosed with COVID-19, they can apply for a COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit payment of €350 per week.
COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit has different 'Rules' than normal Illness Benefit. Find out more about getting COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit.
There is Illness Benefit, a social welfare payment.
Illness Benefit
Information about Illness Benefit, a payment made to people under 66 who are unable to work because of illness.
Plus there is enhanced COVID illness benefit.
When a worker is told to self-isolate by a doctor or has been diagnosed with COVID-19, they can apply for a COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit payment of €350 per week.
COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit has different 'Rules' than normal Illness Benefit. Find out more about getting COVID-19 enhanced Illness Benefit.
dereko1969
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Sorry to hear about your mam - if the hospital can give you copies of any sick notes then forward them to her employer - presume they've been kept in the loop regarding her illness?