RP434/2012

EMPLOYMENT APPEALS TRIBUNAL

APPEAL(S) OF:                                                                                 CASE NO.

Caroline Fitzgerald    -appellant

                                                                                                            RP434/2012

against

Dunhebner Hotels C/O South Court Hotel    -respondent

under

REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS ACTS, 1967 TO 2007

I certify that the Tribunal

(Division of Tribunal)

Chairman:   Mr J. Lucey

Members:     Ms M. Sweeney

                    Mr J. Flavin

heard this appeal at Limerick on 13th November 2013 and 5th February 2014

Representation:

Appellant:       In person

Respondent:    Ms. Louise Merrigan B.L. instructed by Sweeney McGann Solicitors,

67 O’ Connell Street, Limerick

The respondent company dissolved effective 20^th November 2013.

Background:

The appellant also brought claims against other entities (under references: RP118/2012 and RP435/2012). It was the appellant’s evidence that she worked as a Financial Controller. It was the appellant’s case that her employment transferred in February 2011. The claimant continues to perform the same role to date.

Determination:

Based on the appellant’s evidence the Tribunal finds that the appellant did not suffer a break in service and that she has continuity of employment. Accordingly, the Tribunal dismisses the appeal under the Redundancy Payments Acts, 1967 to 2007.

Sealed with the Seal of the

Employment Appeals Tribunal

This   ________________________

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     (CHAIRMAN)