What are a researchers entitlements in the areas of annual/sick/maternity/parental/sabbatical leave?
• Annual Leave: Annual leave is at the rate of 20 working days per annum or pro rata for the period worked, inclusive of Christmas and Easter. Annual leave and all other time off entitlements accruing during the contract period must be utilised prior to the termination of the contract. • Sick Leave: Subject to certain conditions staff may be allowed 6 weeks (30 working days) at full pay, and 6 weeks at half pay in any 12-month period. After 2 years service the entitlement is increased to 12 weeks at full pay, and 12 weeks at half pay in any 12-month period. After 3 years service entitlement is increased to 18 weeks at full pay and 18 weeks at half pay in a 12-month period. After 4 years service has been completed employees are entitled to 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay in any 12-month period. • Maternity Leave: After 6 months continuous service eligible employees can avail of 26 weeks leave at full pay, except where the appointment is for a duration of less than 6 months
