Special leave with pay for COVID-19 (SLWP) is currently used in lieu of sick leave for COVID-19. This is to assist in the prevention of the possible onward spread of COVID-19 in the work premises. The arrangements relating to SLWP are temporary and will be kept under regular review.
SLWP will only apply when you are required to self-isolate and displaying COVID-19 symptoms.
You must be either:
- awaiting a test result; or
- have a positive PCR test; or
- registered a positive antigen test on the HSE portal
You should follow medical or HSE advice. Read HSE latest criteria for self-isolation.
While public health advice no longer requires testing for certain groups, you can still register positive antigen test results on the HSE portal. Healthcare workers who have symptoms should get a PCR test.
SLWP does not apply in any other scenarios.
Number of days SLWP for COVID-19
You may receive SLWP for COVID-19 for up to 10 calendar days if you are symptomatic and:
- awaiting a test result; or
- have a positive PCR test for COVID-19; or
- registered a positive antigen test on the HSE portal
If you are still unwell after 10 calendar days you will move to ordinary sick leave arrangements, including a referral to Occupational Health.