Ireland’s statutory sick pay scheme is a vital step in protecting employees' well-being and financial stability during periods of illness. This legislation ensures that employers provide a minimum level of paid sick leave, offering essential financial support when employees are unable to work due to illness or injury.

The 2025 tax year introduces a variety of changes that employers need to be aware of to stay compliant and manage their payroll processes effectively. While some updates provide tax relief, others bring new responsibilities.

The Finance Act 2022 introduced mandatory real-time reporting of certain ‘reportable benefits’ provided to employees and directors. The introduction of this reporting requirement is subject to a commencement order but it is due to go live on 1 January 2024.