Last updated: June 2026 | Based on official guidance from Citizens Information Ireland and the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). If you have been off work due to illness and are thinking about taking a holiday before returning to work, you may be wondering: can you go from sick leave to annual leave in Ireland? The […]
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Last updated: May 2026 Based on current UK government guidance. Being off work unexpectedly due to illness can be stressful, especially if you are worried about losing income. Fortunately, eligible employees in the UK may be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), which provides financial support while you recover. Statutory Sick Pay is the
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Last updated: May 2026 Reviewed against current guidance from Acas, Citizens Advice, and GOV.UK. Pregnancy can affect everyone differently. Some people continue working throughout with few problems, while others may need time off because of severe morning sickness, fatigue, stress, anxiety, back pain, or pregnancy complications. Many employees are unsure how pregnancy sick leave works
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Last updated: May 2026 Mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress, depression, and burnout are now widely recognised in the UK as legitimate reasons for taking time off work. If your mental health is affecting your ability to work safely or carry out your duties properly, you may be able to get a fit note
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Last Updated: May 2026 Many employees in the UK wonder whether they need a fit note for just one day off work. In most cases, a one-day illness absence can be handled through self-certification, meaning a doctor’s note or fit note is usually not required straight away. However, some employers may request medical evidence earlier
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Last Updated: February 2026 This guide is designed for employers, HR professionals, managers, and business owners in the UK who need to identify fake fit notes, forged fit notes, or suspicious medical certificates while remaining compliant with UK employment law, UK GDPR, and workplace guidance from bodies such as ACAS and the NHS. With digital
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Losing a loved one is difficult enough without worrying about work, rosters, or leave entitlements. If you work for the HSE in Ireland, you may be entitled to paid compassionate leave (officially referred to in HSE policy as bereavement leave) following the death of a close family member or dependent person. Many employees are unsure
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Last updated: May 2026 ℹ️ Quick answer: Yes. You can get a fit note for a urinary tract infection (UTI) in the UK if your symptoms make you unfit for work. A GP may issue a fit note after assessing your condition in person, by phone, or through an online consultation if clinically appropriate. Getting
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Last updated: May 2026 ℹ️ Quick answer: In Ireland, you may be entitled to take sick leave during pregnancy if you are medically unfit to work because of a pregnancy-related illness or another health condition. Depending on your situation, you may qualify for:• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) under the Sick Leave Act 2022• Employer sick
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Based on HSE HR Circular 024/2023, Department of Health Circular 14/2023, the Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 124 of 2014), and HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment (September 2024). ℹ️ Quick answer: The HSE sick leave policy sets out how paid sick leave works for HSE and public healthcare
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