Can Early Childhood Employers cover the cost of sick pay? Question Title * 1. Are you a member of Early Childhood Ireland? Yes No Question Title * 2. Is your service Private Community Full time Part time / Sessional Question Title * 3. How many staff do you employ? 1- 5 5 - 10 10 - 20 over 20 Full time Full time 1- 5 Full time 5 - 10 Full time 10 - 20 Full time over 20 Part time Part time 1- 5 Part time 5 - 10 Part time 10 - 20 Part time over 20 Question Title * 4. Do you have a policy on sick leave for staff? Yes No Question Title * 5. Do you pay for certified sick leave? Yes No If yes, how many days do you allow for certified sick leave per year? Question Title * 6. Do you pay for uncertified sick leave? Yes No If yes, how many days do you allow for uncertified sick leave per year? Question Title * 7. How many certified and uncertified sick days were taken by your staff in the last 12 months?(please give a number for both) a) certified sick days b) uncertified sick days Question Title * 8. What was the total cost of absenteeism to your service last year ? ( i.e. please include what it cost you to replace absent staff in the past year in €) Question Title * 9. Could you afford to pay for sick leave? Yes No Question Title * 10. What will happen if you are required to pay the first month’s sick pay for absentee staff next year? Close down Lay off staff Reduce staff hours Reduce opening hours Reduce services Increase fees Other (please specify) Submit response >>