Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has approval to publish The Sick Leave Bill 2022 which creates the right to sick pay for employees from their employer.
The Bill will take effect this year and will mean that you have a certified medical illness you will receive sick pay.
Leo Varadkar, Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment joined the Last Word to discuss.
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