GitLab Ireland Ltd

• All full-time team members

• Coverage includes:

  • Team member’s spouse
  • Domestic partner
  • Children up to age 21 (if enrolled in school). Please make sure to certify that your dependent is still enrolled in school when enrolling them. To do so, members need to sign up using the Online Enrolment portal and there will be a prompt to confirm Yes or No if they are a Student, there is no further details provided at this point as VHI will accept the members answer upon application.

• Access to private medical care and treatments
• Comprehensive health screenings
• 100% premium coverage by GitLab
• Plan details (PMI 4316)
• Benefits brochure
• 2025 Renewal Webinar Recording

From 1st of May 2015, if you are 35 or over when you first take out private health insurance, you will pay an additional amount of 2% for each year that you are aged 35 and over. Please contact VHI if you think this may apply.

1. Visit the VHI online portal or call VHI
2. Enter your GitLab Employee ID as “Employee Number”
3. Enter your GitLab Department (from Workday) as “Cost Centre”
4. Choose PMI 4316 or call 056 777 5800 to discuss your needs

• Annual renewal: November 1
• New hires can enroll from hire date
• Policy auto-renews annually

• VHI Corporate Advice Line: 056 777 5800
• Hospital Directory

Health insurance is treated as a Benefit in Kind under Revenue Commissioner rules. Your normal tax rate applies. Learn more about tax implications.

• Regular eye and eyesight exam reimbursement
• Up to €140 reimbursement for computer glasses (if medically required for VDU use only)
• Submit VHI claims first, then remaining costs through Navan

1. Get eye exam and prescription
2. Submit eligible costs through VHI first
3. Submit remaining receipts via Navan and email the prescription to total-rewards@gitlab.com

• Starting January 1, 2026, Ireland’s new Auto Enrolment pension scheme (called “My Future Fund”) becomes mandatory. All eligible employees who are not already contributing to a workplace pension scheme will be automatically enrolled in this government-run pension program.
• Opportunity: Team Members can join our superior company DC pension plan and avoid being automatically enrolled in the less beneficial government scheme.
• Key Advantages of our Company Plan: 5% employer contribution (compared to 1.5% employer contribution in Auto Enrolment’s first phase), complete contribution flexibility - contribute any amount 1% and above and still be exempt from Auto Enrolment - (compared to mandatory 1.5% employee contribution), Income tax relief on your contributions, reducing your actual cost, Flexible investment options with professional fund management, No mandatory waiting periods or restricted opt-out windows.
• See the Ireland Auto Enrolment Pension Transition FAQ for detailed information

• New hires are automatically enrolled under the Aviva plan, with a 1.5% Employee and Employer contribution
• Team members can increase their contribution and GitLab matches up to 5% of annual base salary
• Option for team members to make Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Professional administration through NFP Ireland
• Transfers accepted from other pension plans
• See the Pension information video

1. Download the Aviva Pension Form (create a copy)
2. Complete with your details
3. Email to employeebenefits@nfpireland.ie from your GitLab email

• Enrollments after the 7th process the following month
• Review investments through Aviva’s Fund Centre
• New joiner FAQ
• Leaver options guide

• Email: employeebenefits@nfpireland.ie
• Phone: +353 1 210 0210

• 4x base annual salary coverage
• Automatic enrollment
• Scheme rules

1. Complete Expression of Wish Form
2. Send directly to employeebenefits@nfpireland.ie

1. Notify total-rewards@gitlab.com
2. Complete claim documentation
3. Access support services as needed

• 26 weeks ordinary maternity leave
• Additional 16 weeks unpaid leave available
• Must start 2 weeks before due date
• Minimum 4 weeks after birth

• 100% salary for up to 16 weeks (includes state benefit top-up)
• State Maternity Benefit: €262/week (subject to PRSI)
• Support throughout your leave journey

1. Notify leaves@gitlab.com with start/end dates
2. Receive completed MB2 form from Absence Management
3. Apply via gov.ie at least 6 weeks before leave
4. Submit time off in Workday (Parental Leave category)

• 24 weeks ordinary adoptive leave
• Additional 16 weeks unpaid leave available
• Begins on placement date

• 100% salary for up to 16 weeks (includes state benefit top-up)
• State Adoptive Benefit: €262/week (subject to PRSI)

1. Notify leaves@gitlab.com with dates
2. Apply via gov.ie at least 6 weeks before leave
3. Submit time off in Workday

• Father of the child
• Partner of the mother
• Parent of donor-conceived child

• 2 consecutive weeks within first 6 months
• State Paternity Benefit: €262/week (subject to PRSI)
• GitLab tops up to 100% salary

1. Notify leaves@gitlab.com with due date
2. Receive PB2 form from Absence Management
3. Apply via gov.ie at least 4 weeks before leave

• 7 weeks leave in child’s first 2 years
• Can be taken consecutively or separately
• State Parent’s Benefit available (subject to PRSI)
• GitLab salary top-up applies

1. Notify leaves@gitlab.com 6 weeks in advance
2. Apply for benefit via gov.ie 4 weeks before leave

• Up to 26 weeks unpaid leave
• For children under 12 (16 with disability)
• Can split into blocks with manager approval
• Requires 1 year employment

1. Notify leaves@gitlab.com 6 weeks in advance
2. Sign confirmation document 4 weeks before leave

• Three antenatal consultations (one per trimester)
• Four postnatal consultations in first six weeks
• Personal guidance through your pregnancy journey
• Education and support at each stage

• Register via VHI App or email midwife@vhi.ie
• Receive confirmation and call within 2 working days
• Service details

• Up to 104 weeks unpaid leave
• For full-time care of qualifying person
• Minimum 13-week periods
• GitLab provides 100% salary for first 25 working days if receiving state benefit

1. Submit written notice to leaves@gitlab.com 6 weeks in advance
2. Provide Department decision on care requirements
3. Complete confirmation document 2 weeks before leave

• 4 weeks annually as per statutory requirements
• Team members cannot carry over unused days without written approval
• Mark as “Paid Time Off” in Workday

7 days in 2025 (increasing annually).

5 paid days per year for support services.

Up to 3 days for urgent family matters.

Paid time off for civic duty.

May be eligible for state support.

• Up to €1,250 for standard bikes
• Up to €1,500 for electric bikes
• Monthly or annual travel tickets
• Tax savings through salary sacrifice

1. Register at GitLab Travel Hub
2. Select bike shop or travel operator
3. Upload quote for approval
4. Receive voucher after approval

• Bike scheme: Once every 4 years
• Travel tickets: 4% fee (annual) or €10 (monthly)
• TravelHub FAQs