Any decision to make an employee redundant runs the risk of being challenged by the employee with a claim to the Workplace Relations Commission for unfair dismissal. In a non collective redundancy the employer needs to be absolutely satisfied that The redundancy is a genuine one, not a sham or a ruse to terminate the … Read more
Are you at risk of being made redundant? Are you wondering whether there is anything you can do about it? Or are you just happy to accept the situation and take it on the chin? Want to know what your options are? Let’s take a look at the law surrounding redundancy in Ireland. Ready? Collective … Read more
Are you an employer who needs to carry out a redundancy? And you are not sure what to do? You are afraid you will get it wrong and leave yourself open to a costly claim? Let me explain what’s involved and some things to avoid to ensure you don’t make a mess of it. (Note: … Read more
If you have lost your job due to redundancy, or your employer has become insolvent-that is, in receivership or liquidation-there are approximately 8 types of claim you can bring to the Workplace Relations Commission. Let’s take a look: You did not receive a redundancy payment. Section 7 of the Redundancy Payment act, 1967 provides for … Read more
The Protection of Employment Acts, 1977 to 2007, applies to employers who normally have more than 20 employees and must be followed by these employers when carrying out a programme of collective redundancies. The acts, and various regulations, set out the procedure that must be followed by these companies. Collective redundancies are defined in S.I. … Read more