Force majeure is a type of leave you can take in urgent, unexpected situations involving your family. It applies if a close family member is injured or ill and needs your immediate attention.
To qualify, your family member must be one of the following:
- your child, including an adopted child
- your spouse or someone you live with as husband or wife
- someone you are acting as a parent for (in loco parentis)
- your brother or sister
- your parent or grandparent
Force majeure leave must not exceed:
- 3 working days in any period of 12 consecutive months
- 5 working days in any period of 36 consecutive months
How to apply
Apply for force majeure leave on HR and Payroll Self Service.
National HR Employee Helpdesk
Phone: 1800 444 925
Email: ask.hr@hse.ie
The helpdesk is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon