been left at home from work, but wont make me redundant

LegacyUser · 25-08-2011 11:11am #1

I have been working as a general worker for a company for the last 20 years, 2 years ago we were put on a 3 day week which was fine. But now the last 3 months I go to work to be told they have nothing on that day and they will ring me when they have something on. I cannot afford to keep signing on the dole but do not want to loose my redundancy I have asked the company every week when will I have work they keep fobing me off saying it is quite at the moment. I have asked them to give me my redundancy but they say they cannot afford it and I should go sign on the dole and claim the sick benifit while I am waiting for them to get work. Now the company are ignoring my phone calls and the boss is never there when I call. Does anyone know what my rights are now I have gone to citizens advice but they have not been very helpfull. After working for this company for 20 years I feel they do not want to pay my redundancy and are hoping if they ignore me I will go away. Thanks very much for taking the time to read this thread and I would be grateful for any advice giving.

Regards,,,

Animord · 25-08-2011 10:26pm

Were you put on to Short Time when you went three days a week? Because if you were then you are entitled to redundancy - check the paper work they gave you or read up on it here. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment_and_redundancy/redundancy/lay_off_short_time_working_and_redundancy.html

Claiming redundancy

If a lay-off or a short-time situation exists and has continued for 4 weeks or more, or for 6 weeks in the last 13 weeks, you may give your employer a notice in writing of your intention to claim redundancy under the Redundancy Payments Acts 1967-2007 - see 'How to apply' below. You must do this no later than 4 weeks after the period of lay off or short time has ended.

Hope this is of some help to you and good luck.

been left at home from work, but wont make me redundant

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