Workers Who Need To Self-Isolate Will Be Able To Claim Sick Pay From First Day

Workers who have to self isolate will be able to claim sick pay from the first day.

The need to wait six days has been waived.

The government will talk to employers about increasing their contribution in a bid to ensure workers can still earn up to 80 per cent of their income.

Tanaiste Simon Coveney says sick pay rates are also increasing: