Changes to Notification of Proposed Collective Redundancies

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has recently confirmed changes to the procedure for notifying the Minister of proposed collective redundancies, pursuant to section 12 of the Protection of Employment Act 1977, as amended. These changes took effect from 1 July 2024 and are on foot of:

• Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024
• S.I. 324 of 2024: Protection of Employment Act 1977 (Notification of Proposed Collective Redundancies) Regulations 2024

The following is a summary of the changes:

• All collective redundancies must be notified to the Minister, including where the employer is insolvent. This must be done by the employer or a responsible person (a Liquidator, Provisional Liquidator, Receiver or other court-appointed officer where the employer’s business is being wound up).

• Notifications may now be submitted electronically to minister@enterprise.gov.ie, as well as by registered post or hand delivery.

• Additional information is now required in a notification including the contact details of the employer or responsible person; and if the employer is a company, its CRO number.

A new optional template form (Form CRN1) has been published to assist employers and responsible persons in complying with their obligations when notifying the Minister.

Further information is available on Workplace Relations Commission webpage.