Employer guides
Everything Irish employers need to handle redundancy correctly, from genuine grounds and fair selection to statutory pay and the unfair dismissal claims that follow a rushed process.
Statutory redundancy in Ireland applies based on the reality of the working relationship, not the label on the contract. A recent high-profile contractor dispute shows why Irish employers must audit their workforce arrangements before restructuring.
Statutory redundancy in Ireland is not automatic. Qualifying service, continuous employment, and non-standard arrangements all create traps that catch employers off guard, as a recent high-profile case demonstrates.
A recent WRC hearing involving a political adviser’s Leinster House role puts the concept of genuine redundancy in Ireland under fresh scrutiny. This article explains the two tests every redundancy must pass, the scenarios where employers go wrong, and what the WRC can award when a redundancy does not hold up.
Making an employee redundant in Ireland is a legally precise process. Get any step wrong and you risk a WRC claim. Here is exactly what Irish employers need to do, in the right order.
