Statutory Redundancy Problems

6th

Story is I was made redundant back at the end of April. Boss wasnt paying redundancy so I applied for the state redundancy. My boss got an email in July which he forwarded to me from a guy in Davitte house looking to confirm a detail on the application. Thats fine.

Nearly 2 months ago I'd heard nothing so I gave them a ring and was told no application had been submitted. When I explained about the email they told me they couldnt put me through to the guy that sent it but to send in a letter with a copy of the email.

Did all that and now cant get anyone to answer the phone and still havent heard back.

Anyone had similar problems or any ideas how to move on with this? I'm getting worried because you only have 12 months to make a claim and April aint that far off!

Cheers.

moretothegirl

6th wrote: »

Story is I was made redundant back at the end of April. Boss wasnt paying redundancy so I applied for the state redundancy. My boss got an email in July which he forwarded to me from a guy in Davitte house looking to confirm a detail on the application. Thats fine.

Nearly 2 months ago I'd heard nothing so I gave them a ring and was told no application had been submitted. When I explained about the email they told me they couldnt put me through to the guy that sent it but to send in a letter with a copy of the email.

Did all that and now cant get anyone to answer the phone and still havent heard back.

Anyone had similar problems or any ideas how to move on with this? I'm getting worried because you only have 12 months to make a claim and April aint that far off!

Cheers.

Okay i really don't have much experience in this but i know someone who had a similar-ish situation and they got screwed around by a solicitor etc. in the end they called their local citizens info advice centre and they sorted everything out for him with ease.
I would definitely reccommend calling them, I myself have been in touch with my local one over different issues and i couldnt reccommend them anymore but maybe that differes from centre to centre but its worth the phone call to see what they say?
you can get a list of contacts from their website, http://www.citizensinformation.ie

6th

I rang them already and they are putting me throught to a number which only has pre-recorded info or the option of an opportator which doesnt work. I said it to them and they just said keep trying. As soon as the weather clears a bit I might just call into Davvitt house where i posted the letter to.

moretothegirl

6th wrote: »

I rang them already and they are putting me throught to a number which only has pre-recorded info or the option of an opportator which doesnt work. I said it to them and they just said keep trying. As soon as the weather clears a bit I might just call into Davvitt house where i posted the letter to.

oh sorry to hear that, maybe you could try posting on the legal discussion forum on this site? they might have some info there for you

B1977

Employer's insolvency
In the first instance it is up to the employer to pay the statutory redundancy lump sum to all eligible employees. The Social Insurance Fund (SIF) finances the 60% redundancy rebate payment to employers who pay their eligible employees their full statutory redundancy entitlements. However, where the employer is unable to pay or refuses or fails to pay, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment steps in and makes a payment from the SIF.

Where your employment has been terminated due to the insolvency of your employer legislation provides for the payment of certain outstanding entitlements in relation to your pay. Under the Insolvency Payments Scheme these may be paid by the Department out of the Social Insurance Fund. There is further information about employers' insolvency legislation in More about this topic.

On the date of the termination of employment your employer must pay the redundancy lump sum due to you and give you a "Redundancy Certificate" - section B of form RP50.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/employment/unemployment-and-redundancy/redundancy/redundancy-payments


If your employer has not paid your redundancy lump sum, you can apply to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment for direct payment from the Social Insurance Fund using form RP50 (pdf) as follows:

If your employer is unable to pay your redundancy lump sum, he should sign the RP50 and submit a letter from an accountant or solicitor stating he is unable to pay and accepting liability for the 40% owing to the Social Insurance Fund together with documentary evidence such as audited accounts
If your employer refuses to pay your redundancy lump sum or if there is a dispute about redundancy you can bring a claim to the Employment Appeals Tribunal using the application form TI-A. This must be done within one year of your dismissal. To apply for your lump sum you should send a completed form RP50 together with a favourable decision from the Employment Appeals Tribunal