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Sick leave whilst on notice.

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  • 24-05-2015 12:58am
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    LegacyUser
    Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    I handed in my resignation last Monday, four weeks as per my contract which has been accepted. I have a long term illness which requires frequent check-ups. Last Friday, during my latest check-up the doctor noticed an issue which needs to be addressed very quickly which will require surgery and I will miss 3-4 weeks work as a result. So, can anyone tell me if I am required to go back to work to cover my four weeks notice after I have recovered?


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    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Pretty sure you're not required to return. It might affect the annual leave you're due (which would possibly reduce your final pay check), but your notice period is not extended because of it.

    How important is it for you to leave on good terms? Are you starting a new job directly after?


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    Lux23
    Registered Users Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭Lux23


    If you need surgery, you need surgery - I think I would concentrate on getting well rather than worrying about working notice.


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    Saint_Mel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,598 ✭✭✭Saint_Mel


    Different places may have different policies but the "norm" from my experience would be that a company wouldn't pay you sick pay during your notice period so you'd have to claim directly from the social welfare for those weeks.
    Although if you have annual leave that's owed to you then you may be able to use them to take the time off on full pay rather than sick/welfare pay


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