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Leave & Absence

Learn about your entitlements and how you can apply for a variety of leave types including: maternity leave, paternity leave, study & exam leave, parental leave, carer's leave, adoptive leave, force majeure leave, career breaks, research sabbatical leave and leave of absence for research.

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Image of a deckchair Annual Leave
All employees, whether they are full-time, part-time or temporary are entitled to time away from the workplace for rest and relaxation. Learn more on the Annual Leave page.
Image of two people talking Career Break
A career break is a period of unpaid leave with a maximum duration of 5 years. Learn more about your options on the Career Break page.
The Shorter Working Year scheme enables employees to take unpaid leave of up to 13 weeks with the possibility of spreading the reduced salary over a 12-month period. Learn more on the Shorter Working Year page. Shorter Working Year
The Shorter Working Year scheme enables employees to take unpaid leave of up to 13 weeks with the possibility of spreading the reduced salary over a 12-month period. Learn more on the Shorter Working Year page.
Image of a doctor Sick Leave
UCD operates a sick pay scheme for staff that are absent due to injury or ill-health. Learn more on the Sick Leave page.
Image of a father and daughter Parental Leave
Parental Leave is unpaid leave from work, taken by parents to enable them to take care of their child. UCD covers children up to 13 years old (rather than 8) as an additional family-friendly benefit.
Image of a sleeping baby Maternity Leave
If you are a female employee who is pregnant, then you are entitled to maternity leave. Learn more on the Maternity Leave page.
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