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Temporary worker don’t know what to do

Marymoore · 2022-02-09 20:01:53

I am a temp and just tested positive for COVID and feeling very sick. However my agency told me I’m not entitled to sick pay. Does anyone know if I’d be entitled to enhanced illness benefit or not? I can’t afford not to get paid but feel very weak… can’t decide whether to stay in bed or work

09-02-2022 8:01pm

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Marymoore

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I am a temp and just tested positive for COVID and feeling very sick. However my agency told me I’m not entitled to sick pay. Does anyone know if I’d be entitled to enhanced illness benefit or not? I can’t afford not to get paid but feel very weak… can’t decide whether to stay in bed or work

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#2 09-02-2022 8:04pm

horse7

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Look it up on citizens advice bureau, you probably don't get paid for the first XXX many days.

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#3 09-02-2022 8:11pm

horse7

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https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/disability_and_illness/covid19_enhanced_illness_benefit.html

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#4 09-02-2022 8:35pm

User1998

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058232225/temporary-worker-don-t-know-what-to-do

Yes you’ll be entitled to it. You don’t even have to give employment details

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#5 11-02-2022 9:20pm

Marymoore

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Thank you both for the replies. Also wondering how enhanced Illness benefit works? I applied for it but it didn’t ask how long for etc.. how will they know how long I’m out of work for?

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