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

LegacyUser

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

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.