The following are examples of when a redundancy situation may occur:
- employer decides to close their whole business,
- employer decides to close a part of a business or an office;
- the requirements of the employer change and they no longer need employees to carry out work of a particular kind;
- the requirements of the employer change and they no longer need employees to carry out work of a particular kin at a particular place.
Employers must also follow a fair process which includes warning, consultation, fair and objective selection and consideration of suitable alternative employment.
We understand that every business is different and would advise that employers contact us at the earliest opportunity when considering making redundancies.
Redundancy Payment
An employee who has been employed for 2 continuous years and has been dismissed by reason of redundancy is, by law entitled to a redundancy payment calculated on the basis of their age, years of service and gross weekly pay.
