Revised arrangements for Special Leave with Pay for Covid-19 have been issued. This means the arrangements for application of Special Leave with Pay will change from 07 February 2022. The change is to take account of revised isolation periods and the current public health advice. Special Leave with Pay for COVID-19 will be applicable for a maximum of 10 consecutive calendar days for all new cases. This arrangement applies to teachers advised to self-isolate because they are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 and/or have received a positive PCR test result for COVID-19, or, in certain circumstances as outlined on the HSE website, an antigen test. If a teacher is unable to return to work after 10 consecutive calendar days they will move to ordinary sick leave arrangements. The updated arrangement will come into effect for all new cases from 07 February 2022.
The details are set out in Information Note TC 0002/2022 which can be accessed here:
Please note this Information Note should be read in conjunction with Circular 0042/2021 and Information Note 0001/2022 in relation to working and leave arrangements for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
