RP780/2013

EMPLOYMENT APPEALS TRIBUNAL

APPEAL OF:                                                                                                              CASE NO.

Kevin Fitzpatrick                                                                                                   RP780/2013

against

Thermo Transfer Ribbons Limitedunder

REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS ACTS, 1967 TO 2007

I certify that the Tribunal

(Division of Tribunal)

Chairman:    Mr P.  Hurley

Members:     Mr T.  Gill

                     Mr J.  Flavin

heard this appeal at Limerick on 9th March 2015

Representation:

Appellant: The appellant in person

Respondent: No appearance by or on behalf of the respondent

There was no appearance by or on behalf of the respondent and the Tribunal is satisfied that they were properly notified of the hearing.

Appellant’s case

The appellant stated that he commenced employment with the respondent on 1^st June 2000. The business closed down on 22^nd February 2013. At the time of termination of employment the appellant was being paid €781.92 gross per week. The appellant did not receive any payment from the respondent in respect of a lump sum redundancy payment.

Determination

Having considered the uncontested evidence of the appellant the Tribunal awards him a lump sum redundancy payment under the Redundancy Payments Acts, 1967 to 2007 based on the following criteria.

This award is made subject to the claimant having been in insurable employment, during the relevant period, in accordance with the Social Welfare Acts.

It should be noted that any payment made through the Social Insurance Fund is calculated based on maximum earnings of €600.00 per week.

Sealed with the Seal of the

Employment Appeals Tribunal

This   ________________________

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