Redundancy Entitlement Query

RandomUsername

Hi all , first things first if any mods feel this is in the wrong section feel free to move it .
My problem is this : I am a Technician who has worked for the same company since Aug '03 . I have completed my apprenticeship but due to various ''clerical errors'' and such within the company I have not yet recieved my papers , 4 weeks ago I was put on Temporary Lay Off which was extended for a further 4 weeks on monday . Today I have been offered a well paid job which i can start almost immediately My dillema is
am I entitled to redundancy ? Or because I was recieving training over the past 5 and a half years am I not entitled . I just want to know for sure before I make any decision .
Regards
Kevin

Ticktactoe

kevinfox wrote: »

Hi all , first things first if any mods feel this is in the wrong section feel free to move it .
My problem is this : I am a Technician who has worked for the same company since Aug '03 . I have completed my apprenticeship but due to various ''clerical errors'' and such within the company I have not yet recieved my papers , 4 weeks ago I was put on Temporary Lay Off which was extended for a further 4 weeks on monday . Today I have been offered a well paid job which i can start almost immediately My dillema is
am I entitled to redundancy ? Or because I was recieving training over the past 5 and a half years am I not entitled . I just want to know for sure before I make any decision .
Regards
Kevin

Hi Kevin

These types of queries are dealt with by the Dept of Enterprise trade and employment. The following link has details that might be of interest to you.

http://www.entemp.ie/employment/redundancy/guide.htm

If not give them a call and they will help you out with any details you need to know!

RandomUsername

Thanks i went in to the citizens advice today and they sorted me out