AQW 15216/22-27

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 17/09/2024
Answered On Date: 23/09/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy how the Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill, as currently planned, will address gaps in holiday pay and sick leave for substitute teachers.

Answer:

Terms and conditions of service for workers in specific public services are a matter for the employing authorities and for the relevant Departments.

The Good Jobs Employment Bill Consultation, which is ongoing, seeks views on the proposal to extend the holiday pay calculation reference period for workers on variable hours from 12 weeks to 52 weeks.

I encourage everyone, including those who have sector specific concerns about how any proposals may affect them, or their industry, to respond to the consultation.

The Department for Communities is responsible for statutory sick pay.