Circular 16/2012 set out the provisions for access to paid self-certified sick leave arising from Labour Court Recommendation No. LCR 20335. Where a civil servant is absent from work due to illness, but does not attend a doctor, such an absence will be classified as self-certified sick leave. Self-certified sick leave may not exceed two consecutive days on any one occasion.
Provisions for Self-Certified Sick Leave
Sick leave for single or two day absences may be granted where a civil servant self-certifies that they were unfit for work due to illness. Such absences will not exceed 7
days in a rolling 24 month period.
24 Month Rolling Period
The 24 month rolling period is calculated by working backwards from the latest date of absence.
Excessive Self Certified Sick Leave
Where a civil servant exceeds 7 days’ self-certified sick leave in a rolling 24 month period, the civil servant will be notified that his/her pay will be reduced accordingly and the appropriate sum recouped. Unpaid absences are not pensionable service.
