New law enhances protection of employees in collective redundancies

July 25, 2024

The Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 which came into effect on 1 July further strengthens the protection of employees in a collective redundancy following their employer’s insolvency. The Act also provides for the establishment of a new Statutory Employment Law Review Group which will advise the Minister on all aspects of employment and redundancy law.