Lack of sick pay 'a problem' in controlling Covid-19 outbreaks, Labour warns

Labour has published a bill which would allow for paid sick leave and parental leave in cases where schools and childcare providers are closed due to Covid-19 outbreaks. Pictured is Labour Party Leader Alan Kelly TD. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Government is under pressure to introduce paid sick leave for workers, and parental leave when schools are closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The Labour party has published a bill to provide up to six weeks paid sick leave to employees and cover for parents when their child's school or childcare provider is closed due to an outbreak of Covid-19.