EMPLOYMENT APPEALS TRIBUNAL
APPEAL OF: CASE NO.
Marie Bell RP238/2013
Against
Eason & Son Limited T/A Easons & Son Limited
under
REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS ACTS, 1967 TO 2007
I certify that the Tribunal
(Division of Tribunal)
Chairman: Mr D. Mac Carthy S C
Members: Mr F. Cunneen
Mr J. Dorney
heard this appeal at Dublin on 21st March 2014
Representation:
Appellant:
C Grogan & Co, Solicitors, Main St, Clane, Co Kildare
Respondent:
Eamonn McCoy, IBEC, Confederation House, 84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Background
It was common case that the appellant was made redundant as a result of rationalisation of the work force.
The respondent did not pay the appellant a redundancy lump sum but conceded that the appellant is entitled to a redundancy lump sum in accordance with the Redundancy Payments Acts, 1967 to 2007.
The appellant commenced employment with the respondent on 29th June 1987 and was dismissed by way of redundancy on 30th April 2012. She was absent from work due to illness (non-work related) from 30th June 2011 until her employment ended on 30th April 2012.
Determination
The respondent conceded that the appellant was dismissed by reason of redundancy.
The appellant is entitled to a redundancy payment under the Redundancy Payments Acts, 1967 to 2007 based on the following criteria:
Service: from 29th June 1987 to 30th April 2012
Normal weekly remuneration: €252.54
Ordinary illness : 30th June 2011 to 30th April 2012
Amount of redundancy payment: €12,637.10
This award is subject to the claimant having been in employment, which is insurable for all purposes under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005.
Sealed with the Seal of the
Employment Appeals Tribunal
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