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Redundancy Questions

Cherry Blossom · 2015-06-12 21:36:57

Hi, not entirely sure if this is the right place to post. My mum will contact the Accountant next week but in the meantime. . . My mum has an employee, a farm labourer. Last year he was put on a three day week, and three weeks ago on a one day week. He is now asking to be made redundant and for a redundancy payment. Is he…

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12-06-2015 10:36pm

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Cherry Blossom

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Hi, not entirely sure if this is the right place to post. My mum will contact the Accountant next week but in the meantime. . . My mum has an employee, a farm labourer. Last year he was put on a three day week, and three weeks ago on a one day week. He is now asking to be made redundant and for a redundancy payment. Is he entitled to ask for this if there is still work available for him one day a week?

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#2 13-06-2015 8:43am
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http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment_and_redundancy/redundancy/lay_off_short_time_working_and_redundancy.html

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#3 13-06-2015 8:46am
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For a quick answer which I am fairly sure is yes they can, ring National Employment Rights Authority NERA or ring Citizens Information. I would imagine that is where the employee got the info too, employee is protecting their rights by doing this.

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#4 13-06-2015 3:29pm
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Thanks for the replies, looks like he is entitled to a redundancy payment.

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