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A Sick Pay Form is the official document Irish employees use to claim sick pay from their employer or the Department of Social Protection. When you're too ill to work, this form helps track your absence and ensures you receive the right payment under Ireland's Sick Leave Act 2022.

The form typically records key details like your illness duration, doctor's certification, and employment information. You'll need to submit it within 7 days of becoming ill to claim either Employer Sick Pay for your first 3 sick days or Illness Benefit for longer absences. Your GP may also need to complete part of the form to verify your illness.

Submit a Sick Pay Form immediately when illness prevents you from working in Ireland. This applies when you need time off for any medical condition, including physical illness, injury, or mental health issues that make it impossible to perform your job duties.

Use the form to claim your statutory entitlements under the Sick Leave Act 2022. For absences up to 3 days, it helps you receive employer-paid sick leave. For longer illnesses, the form supports your Illness Benefit claim through Social Protection. Remember to get your doctor's certification when required - usually for absences longer than 2 days.

• Sick Pay Social Welfare Form: Used for claiming Illness Benefit from Social Protection, typically for longer-term illnesses beyond 3 days
• Statutory Sick Pay SSP Form: Standard form for claiming employer-paid sick leave under the Sick Leave Act 2022
• SSP Form For Employee: Simplified version focusing on employee details and absence information
• Sick Pay Letter: Formal communication confirming sick pay arrangements between employer and employee

• Employees: Complete and submit Sick Pay Forms when unable to work due to illness, providing required medical certificates and personal details
• Employers: Process forms, verify information, calculate entitlements, and ensure compliance with the Sick Leave Act 2022
• Medical Practitioners: Certify illnesses and complete relevant sections confirming patient's inability to work
• HR Departments: Manage form submissions, maintain records, and coordinate between employees and payroll
• Department of Social Protection: Process Illness Benefit claims and verify eligibility for state-funded sick pay

• Personal Details: Gather full name, PPS number, address, and employment details including start date and position
• Medical Information: Document illness type, start date of absence, and expected return date
• Doctor's Certification: Obtain medical certificate for absences over 2 days, ensuring it includes diagnosis and recommended leave duration
• Employment Status: Confirm current work pattern, salary details, and any previous sick leave taken in the current year
• Payment Details: Include bank account information for receiving sick pay or illness benefit payments

• Personal Declaration: Employee's signed statement confirming inability to work due to illness
• Medical Certification: Doctor's official statement detailing nature and duration of illness
• Employment Details: Contract type, work pattern, and current pay rate as per Sick Leave Act 2022
• Leave Timeline: Specific dates of absence, including first day off and expected return date
• Payment Information: Clear statement of entitlement calculation under statutory rates
• GDPR Compliance: Data protection notice explaining how medical information will be processed
• Verification Section: Space for employer acknowledgment and processing details

While both documents deal with employee absences, a Sick Pay Form differs significantly from a Return to Work Form. Here are the key distinctions:

• Timing of Use: Sick Pay Forms are submitted at the start of illness to claim benefits, while Return to Work Forms are completed before resuming work after recovery
• Primary Purpose: Sick Pay Forms facilitate payment during absence, whereas Return to Work Forms assess fitness to resume duties and identify needed accommodations
• Required Information: Sick Pay Forms focus on illness details and payment calculations, while Return to Work Forms address workplace safety and potential modifications
• Legal Requirements: Sick Pay Forms fulfill statutory obligations under the Sick Leave Act 2022, while Return to Work Forms address workplace health and safety compliance
• Processing Timeline: Sick Pay Forms need immediate processing for payment, whereas Return to Work Forms require review before an employee's return