What are your redundancy rights?

Employment law in Ireland provides employees with various redundancy rights. Redundancies must be carried out in accordance with the law, or else you may have a claim for unfair dismissal and compensation.

Redundancy rights in Ireland that you should be advised on include:

• Consultation rights
• Right to notice
• Right to a fair selection process
• Right for alternatives to redundancy to be considered
• Rights to redundancy pay

It is essential that the rights to the correct notice period and redundancy pay are strictly observed. Both depend on various factors, including the length of service and the age of the employee.

A compromise agreement offer made by your employer should always be revised by a solicitor before signing. Our recommended employment solicitors can advise on the fairness of the offer and negotiate on your behalf.

How we can help

Contact Law works with specialist employment lawyers and redundancy solicitors across Ireland and Northern Ireland who are experienced with employment law on redundancy. Whether you are an employer or employee, we can find you a suitable employment solicitor to give you redundancy advice.

Legal advice for employers (employment advice)

All employers should consult a specialist employment lawyer before going ahead with redundancy plans. This is especially important when collective redundancies (20 or more) are to be made.

Legal advice for employees

All employees should get legal advice on their redundancy rights, to ensure that your employer is following the law correctly and that, if you are made redundant, you are paid your full entitlements.

Our employment lawyers can help you negotiate a compromise settlement. Your employer will generally cover the costs of your legal advice.

Contact Law is an established legal brokerage company, helping you find the right employment solicitors in Ireland. If you need legal advice (employment advice) on your redundancy rights, call us on 1800 937 974 or fill in the web-form above and let our dedicated case handlers match you to the best solicitor for your needs.