Barbara Lesniak, director of Ctas, is the finalist of the Network Galway Businesswoman of the year 2013 Award in the New Business category. Network Galway, The Organisation for Women in Business is a forum promoting women in business.

Am I entitled to redundancy and if so how do I go about applying?
I have been working for a company for 6 years however we have been informed that the business is closing permanently. Am I entitled to redundancy and if so how do I go about applying?
A redundancy situation arises when you loose your job due to the closure of the business you worked for. The Redundancy Payments Act 1967-2007 sets out eligibility for a redundancy payment. There is an array of criteria but if you have worked for a company for over two years in continuous employment and have been paying a class A PRSI you should then be entitled to a payment through the Redundancy Payments Scheme.




