Having no redundancy procedure costs Employer €24,500

A Project Manager v A Horticulture Company – ADJ-00007704

The dismissal of the Complainant, by way of redundancy, was held not to be genuine as the Employer did not follow any formal redundancy procedure. This error cost the Employer €24,500 in an award to the Complainant. It is important for Employers to follow procedures regarding the redundancy process so as to avoid costly claims and awards such as this.

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31St July 2018

Anne O’Connell
Solicitors
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Sandyford
Dublin 18
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