Document background
The Layoff Letter To Employee is a crucial document in Irish employment practice, used when an organization needs to terminate employment due to redundancy situations. It must comply with Irish employment legislation, particularly the Redundancy Payments Acts 1967-2014 and related employment laws. The letter serves as official documentation of the redundancy decision, typically issued after any consultation process has been completed. It includes essential information such as the reason for redundancy, effective date, notice period, redundancy payment calculations, and final entitlements. The document should balance legal compliance with sensitivity to the employee's situation, often including information about support services and next steps. This letter forms part of the official employment record and may be required for various purposes, including redundancy payment claims and unemployment benefit applications.
