Articles on Redundancy

Vigilance needed in managing a voluntary redundancy process

20/03/2017 - In a case that demonstrates the level of vigilance required in managing a voluntary redundancy process, the Labour Court has overturned on appeal, a €30,000 constructive dismissal award made by the WRC.

EAT deny sick leave as reckonable service in the context of redundancy payments

15/11/2013 - When considering whether or not an employee is eligible to receive a redundancy payment several requirements must be met.

Extending notice of redundancy

20/09/2010 - n recent times, some employers have been faced with the scenario of having issued notice of termination by reason of redundancy to employees and then unexpectedly received some new business which would allow the company to keep the employees on for an additional period of time.

How to negotiate a collective redundancy

26/03/2009 - Collective agreements in unionised firms are normally the outcome of a collective bargaining process involving trade unions and management and relate to both substantive and procedural matters.

Redundancies: breaking the news

17/08/2008 - The decision to make one or more of your employees redundant is never an easy one. The need to reduce costs, to restructure, to relocate, or even to close: all these factors can contribute to the decision but, whatever the reason, telling employees that their employment has ended is likely to be a difficult process, for staff and management alike.