Document background
The Layoff Letter Due To Lack Of Work is a crucial document in Irish employment practice, used when an organization needs to reduce its workforce due to genuine business circumstances such as decreased workload, business restructuring, or economic downturn. This document must comply with Irish employment legislation, particularly the Redundancy Payments Acts 1967-2014 and the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2015. It serves as formal written notification of redundancy, incorporating essential elements such as the reason for redundancy, notice period, redundancy payment calculations, and information about statutory entitlements. The letter should be issued after any required consultation process and must maintain a professional yet empathetic tone while ensuring all legal requirements are met. It forms part of the official documentation required for statutory redundancy claims and potential future reference.
