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Worksharing - SW105

1 What is worksharing?
2 How does worksharing affect my social insurance?
3 What is PRSI?
4 Who is responsible for correctly deducting and paying PRSI?
5 Is the same PRSI recorded for everybody?
6 Does the employee always pay a share of the PRSI contribution?
7 How do my earnings affect the rate of PRSI?
8 How does taking leave affect my PRSI contribution record?
9 What are the most common worksharing patterns and how do they affect my yearly PRSI contribution record?
10 Does worksharing affect the amount of PRSI that I pay?
11 What social welfare payments depend on my PRSI contribution record?
12 Can I get any social welfare payment for my family while worksharing?
13 Where can I get more information
◊ Points to Note

No. You only pay a PRSI contribution when your earnings are over €352 a week.

However, the employer must pay their share of PRSI as normal. This will not affect your entitlement to social welfare benefits and pensions.

Last modified:29/03/2016

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