PRSI when on unpaid long term sick leave?

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hatefryups

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First post here so hope I'm doing everything ok!

I'm still an employee technically but am out on sick leave and have received no income from my employer since end of Dec 06. My employer hasn't been making any PRSI contributions on my behalf either. Is there something I'm supposed to have done to ensure that my PRSI was kept up to date? Like, applying for home carer's allowance or something like that? I'm half-picking up bits and pieces from reading other people's posts.

Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.
 
If your employer is not paying you (as is their right I believe) during this leave then I don't think that they are obliged to keep your PRSI (employer or employee contributions) up to date. Check with SW in case you are entitled to any form of payment and/or PRSI credits while on leave. If necessary Voluntary Contributions may be an option but only cover long term (e.g. pension) benefits and not shoter term benefits such as Treatment Benefit etc.
 
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