Protection of Employees (Collective Redundancies) Bill 2017

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Aimed at protecting workers when a company is closing or laying off large numbers of staff while insolvent, this proposal would strengthen employees’ chances of being paid what they are owed. It would let the High Court claw back assets that were improperly moved out of the business, give workers’ unpaid redundancy-related claims priority in liquidation, and allow the Minister to delegate recovery action to a liquidator where worthwhile. It would also require earlier consultation and disclosure in some cases where decisions by a related company could trigger redundancies, and impose penalties for non-compliance.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for protections for employees in collective redundancy situations in which the employer is insolvent and to provide for related matters

Last updated 14 November 2024