Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Made redundant

  • 15-02-2007 2:33pm
    #1
    mathie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys
    I'd a quick search but can't think straight at the moment.
    We're a small company (25 or so people) and to 'cut outgoings' 6 of us were made redundant today.
    I've been given 6 weeks notice. I've been here 28 months.
    Anyone know the legalities of redundancy?
    I was told I'd get a lump sum tax free. Any ideas how much?
    Also I've a LOAD of holidays due to me - should I get paid for them?
    Thanks
    M


Comments

  • #2
    kmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭kmick


    I think you can get up to 10 grand tax free (only once though-so if your payout is small you might want to keep it for another time)
    You will get paid for all your holidays.

    I have been made redundant 3 times in my life - here is what happens (classic model)

    denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance

    At least there are plenty of jobs out there. What do you do?


  • #3
    DeepBlue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,683 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    Sorry about the redundancy. I imagine it's a huge shock.

    This may help calculate how much you should expect in a lump sum - http://www.entemp.ie/employment/redundancy/calculator.htm.

    Also you should be paid all your holidays AFAIK.
    Good luck.


  • #4
    dr.bollocko
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 35,945 Mod ✭✭✭✭dr.bollocko


    Time to buy an xbox 360, 4 new pairs of boxers and a crate of heineken I fear.
    Thats what Im doing, I have only six weeks from redundancy also.
    U will have a bit of cash to sit on for a while, you know? Its possible to relax and enjoy not having any work to do for a little while.


  • #5
    BossArky
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,586 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    mathie, sorry about that. Check out www.jobserve.com


  • #6
    mathie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭mathie


    Thanks for the replies guys.

    As this hits home I now realise that its more the senior developers and not the junior developers who are being let go. Even though we're here over a year longer than them.

    Is this legal?

    Thanks


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    DonJose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭DonJose


    Sorry to hear about your situation. With costs in Ireland skyrocketing, managment are sometimes the first to be let go as they naturally earn a lot more. In this case its the senior developers who I assume are earning more than junior developers. If you are in a union you should contact your rep, if not contact FAS.


  • #8
    mathie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭mathie


    Thanks Don just contacted Fas as I'm not in a union.
    Cheers for the help.


  • #9
    amen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭amen


    In this case its the senior developers who I assume are earning more than junior developers.

    thats very short sighted of the company. Senior devs might be paid more but I bet they know more, are more productive and can help the junior devs out.

    If the senior devs are going then check to make sure they don't start advertising to new junior positions becuase that would be illegal.


Advertisement