Leave Law Library
🇮🇪 Leave Laws in Ireland
Statutory leave entitlements, employer obligations, and source links for every major leave type in Ireland.
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Annual Leave
Irish statutory annual leave under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 — the four-week minimum, accrual rules, and how holiday pay is calculated.
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Maternity Leave
Ireland's maternity leave entitlement — 26 weeks of paid leave plus 16 weeks unpaid additional leave, Maternity Benefit rates, and employer obligations.
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Paternity Leave
Ireland's paternity leave — two weeks of paid leave for new fathers and partners, Paternity Benefit, eligibility, and employer obligations.
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Sick Leave
Irish statutory sick pay under the Sick Leave Act 2022 — the day-rate, the gradual rise to 10 days by 2026, and how it interacts with employer schemes.