A disputed redundancy situation

Disputes concerning redundancy payments can be submitted to the Employment Appeals Tribunal (lo-call 1890 220 222 or visit their website: Employment Appeals Tribunal). The Tribunal is an independent body established to provide a speedy, inexpensive and relatively informal means for the adjudication of disputes that come under it's scope, including redundancy situations.

The Tribunal also deals with disputes under such other labour law areas as the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 1991. These cover the right of workers to a minimum period of notice before dismissal, provided they are in continous service with the same employer for at least 13 weeks and are normally expected to work at least 8 hours per week.

The Tribunal also deals with the Unfair Dismissals Acts, 1977 to 1993 and the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) Acts, 1984 to 1991 (dealing with such areas, amongst others, as arrears of pay due to an employee, holiday and sick pay etc.) where the employer is insolvent.

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For further information on Employment Rights or Redundancy Payments contact the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) on 1890 80 80 90 or visit their website www.employmentrights.ie