Labour Court Overturns Award in Employee’s Post Maternity Redundancy
The Labour Court recently overturned a WRC award of €27,500 in a case involving an employee whose role was made redundant while she was on maternity leave. The decision highlights the importance of demonstrating a genuine business need for redundancy and shows how following the correct redundancy process can help safeguard a business against potential claims.
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