I have been made redundant when do i sign on

This document is an introduction to the range of issues that you need to consider when you lose your job. If your employment is affected by coronavirus, you can read our document on Employment rights during the COVID restrictions.

If you lose your job you may have been made redundant or you may have been dismissed. If it is a redundancy situation you may qualify for a redundancy payment. You can find out how your redundancy payment is taxed. If you have been let go from your job, you should check that your employer had fair grounds for your dismissal.

If you are concerned about your dismissal you should find out more about your rights under unfair dismissals legislation. When you lose your job you are entitled to notice and you may also be entitled to payment in lieu of wages and for holidays. When you lose your job you should register as unemployed with your local Intreo centre or Social Welfare Branch Office even if you do not qualify for an unemployment payment.

You may be able to sign on for credited PRSI contributions so that you do not have a break in your social insurance record. You may be entitled to a tax refund if you have been out of work for some time. Note: Since 1 January you will no longer receive a P45 when you lose your job. You may be entitled to an unemployment social welfare payment. Anything you earn above the cap will not be taken into account.

In addition, a statutory redundancy payment can only be based on up to 20 years of employment even if you have been employed for longer than this.

Some employers pay more than this. If this is set out in your contract of employment you should be paid the higher amount. An employer hoping employees will volunteer for redundancy might also offer a higher payment.

To offset any financial difficulties while out of work you should ensure you claim any benefits you are entitled to. You may also be able to claim for council tax and housing costs.

Benefits may be dependent on what savings you have. You are likely to be treated more favourably if you do have problems paying your mortgage if you do this before the problems arise and the lender may allow you a break in payments or switch you temporarily to an interest-only mortgage.

You should also get advice on any company pension you have and whether you can remain with the same provider, add a lump sum from your redundancy payment or transfer your money to a new scheme. If your employer provided life insurance, medical insurance or critical illness cover, you might want to look into replacing these policies in due course. For some people redundancy can be a merciful release from a job they felt trapped in, but usually looking for a new job is not something you envisaged doing.

You should attempt to think positively, get your CV in order, ask for references from your previous employer and treat the situation as an opportunity. If you find work quickly, your redundancy payment can become a nice little nest egg, and that should be your motivation. If you are in the middle of a redundancy situation and are unclear on what you should do, or if you have been made redundant and do not think you should have been, you need expert advice.

Speak to a specialist in employment law to help guide you through the process. An employment specialist will be able to advise you on your next steps.

For advice contact us here. Check if your redundancy is fair This advice applies to England Print. Check if your employer has discriminated 2.

Check if you've been chosen for a fair reason 3. Check that your redundancy is genuine 2. Make sure your employer follows a fair process 3. Know when your employer should offer you another job Make sure you get your other redundancy rights Whether or not your redundancy is fair, you should also check that you get your correct notice period.

Your workplace closes or moves You can be made redundant if the business closes down where you work. This is called TUPE or a 'transfer of undertakings'. Did this advice help? Yes No. Why wasn't this advice helpful? It isn't relevant to my situation. It doesn't have enough detail. I can't work out what I should do next.

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