Redundancy Solicitors for Employees in Limerick

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Losing your job through redundancy can be one of life's most stressful and uncertain experiences.

Alongside concerns about your career, you may be facing immediate questions about your financial security, your legal rights, and whether your employer has followed the correct procedures.

At Martina Murphy Solicitors, we provide clear, practical, and compassionate legal advice to employees facing redundancy.

Our objective is simple: to ensure you receive every entitlement available under Irish employment law while protecting your future interests.

If you have been informed that your role may be at risk, seek legal advice before signing any documents or accepting any settlement offer.

Understanding the Anxiety of Redundancy

For many employees, redundancy creates significant uncertainty.

Common concerns include:

• Am I receiving the correct redundancy payment?
• Has my employer selected me fairly?
• Can I challenge the redundancy decision?
• Should I sign the severance agreement being offered?
• What happens if my company has recently been sold or restructured?

While employers often present redundancy as a straightforward business decision, the legal reality can be far more complex.

Without independent legal advice, employees may unknowingly accept less than they are entitled to or waive important legal rights.

We help remove the uncertainty by providing straightforward legal guidance focused entirely on protecting your interests.

Our Redundancy Legal Services

When your livelihood is at stake, experienced legal support can make a significant difference.

Our services include:

Severance and Settlement Agreement Reviews

Employers frequently offer enhanced severance packages in exchange for employees signing legally binding agreements.

We carefully review:

• Severance agreements
• Compromise agreements
• Ex gratia payment arrangements
• Restrictive covenants
• Confidentiality clauses

Ensuring the terms are fair and in your best interests before you sign.

Redundancy Payment Verification

We assess whether your employer has correctly calculated:

• Statutory redundancy payments
• Continuous service periods
• Weekly remuneration figures
• Additional contractual entitlements

Helping ensure you receive your full financial entitlement.

Unfair Selection Challenges

Redundancy must be genuine.

If your selection appears unfair or discriminatory, we can advise on potential claims involving:

• Unfair dismissal
• Discrimination
• Procedural irregularities
• Victimisation
• Retaliation

TUPE and Business Transfer Advice

If your employer has recently been sold, merged, or transferred, your employment rights may be protected under TUPE regulations.

We advise employees facing:

• Restructuring following acquisitions
• Transfer-related redundancies
• Changes to employment conditions
• Business reorganisations

The Strategic Advantage: Independent Legal Protection

Many employees feel pressured to quickly accept redundancy packages.

Employers often present agreements as standard or non-negotiable.

That is rarely the full picture.

At Martina Murphy Solicitors, we carefully examine:

• The legality of the redundancy process
• Selection criteria used by the employer
• Potential unfair dismissal claims
• Opportunities for enhanced compensation
• Risks hidden within settlement agreements

Our role is to ensure that your departure package reflects both your legal rights and your years of service.

Where necessary, we challenge unfair treatment through negotiation or formal proceedings.

Financial Clarity: Securing Your Entitlements

Redundancy often arrives at a time when financial certainty is most needed.

We provide clear guidance regarding:

• Statutory redundancy payments
• Tax treatment of severance packages
• Ex gratia compensation
• Notice payments
• Outstanding holiday pay
• Pension considerations

Our goal is to maximise your financial security while helping you avoid costly mistakes.

Understanding Statutory Redundancy in Ireland

Employees with at least two years of continuous service may qualify for statutory redundancy.

Current statutory redundancy calculations generally provide:

• Two weeks' pay for every completed year of service
• One additional bonus week

Statutory calculations remain subject to applicable weekly earnings limits.

Many employers offer enhanced redundancy packages above these minimum legal requirements.

Independent legal review can help ensure you receive the maximum benefit available.

A Clear and Supportive Process

We understand that redundancy can feel overwhelming.

Our process is designed to provide practical support at every stage.

Confidential Consultation

We begin by reviewing your circumstances and answering your questions in plain English.

Legal Assessment

We carefully examine:

• Employment contracts
• Redundancy correspondence
• Settlement agreements
• Selection criteria
• Company procedures

Strategic Advice

We then provide clear recommendations regarding:

• Whether to accept an offer
• Whether negotiation is appropriate
• Potential legal claims
• Financial implications

Representation and Resolution

Where required, we negotiate directly with employers and represent employees in disputes before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

Why Employees Trust Martina Murphy Solicitors

With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, we have built a reputation for:

• Clear legal advice
• Strong negotiation skills
• Compassionate client care
• Employment law expertise
• Proven results

We proudly hold the LQ Standard of Excellence and remain committed to helping employees navigate difficult workplace transitions with confidence.

When you instruct Martina Murphy Solicitors, you gain a dedicated legal team focused on protecting your rights, your finances, and your future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I sign a severance agreement immediately?

No.

Before signing any redundancy or settlement agreement, you should obtain independent legal advice.

Many agreements contain clauses that permanently waive important legal rights.

A solicitor can ensure the terms are fair and properly protect your interests.

How do I know if my redundancy is genuine?

A genuine redundancy occurs when the role itself is no longer required by the employer.

If another employee is hired to perform substantially the same duties, or if the selection process appears unfair, you may have grounds to challenge the decision.

Can I challenge an unfair redundancy?

Yes.

Employees may have legal remedies where redundancy procedures were not properly followed or where selection was discriminatory or unfair.

Legal advice should be sought as early as possible.

What happens if my company has been sold?

Employment rights are often protected following business transfers under TUPE regulations.

If you are facing redundancy after a sale, merger, or acquisition, legal advice can help determine whether your rights have been affected.

How long do I have to bring a claim?

Employment law claims are subject to strict time limits.

Delays can affect your ability to pursue legal remedies.

Seeking legal advice promptly is strongly recommended.

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Disclaimer

This content is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Specific legal advice should always be obtained based on your individual circumstances.

In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.