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Self Certified Sick Leave

Page updated 2 May 2024

Self-Certified Sick Leave Entitlement

A maximum of 7 days self-certified sick days in a rolling 24 month period. The rolling 24 month period is calculated by working backwards from the latest date of absence.

Please note, self certified sick leave is a pro rata entitlement for part time, temporary or probationary employees.

Notification of Self-Certified Sick Leave

When do I need a certificate? - Learn more about sick cert requirements.

  • Step 1: Notify your Head of School/Unit/Manager directly within 2 hours of normal starting time.
  • Step 2: Immediately on return to work, you should complete and submit the Self-Certified Sick Leave Form to your Head of School/Unit or Manager.
  • Step 3: Your Head of School/Unit or Manager will review this form and forward it to the Sick Leave Administrator for recording and forwarding to UCD HR. Access to paid self-certified sick leave is subject to the stipulations of the overall UCD sick leave scheme.

UCD Human Resources

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