James Browne wins redundancy payment claim against Attitude Technologies

The Workplace Relations Commission found James Browne’s redundancy payment claim against Attitude Technologies Limited well founded in a decision dated 13 October 2023. It said he was entitled to a statutory redundancy lump sum based on weekly pay of €1,145, subject to a €600 statutory ceiling and confirmation that his employment was insurable. Browne worked as a sales manager from 16 August 2019 until his dismissal on 1 May 2023. He told the adjudication officer he had received no redundancy payment. The respondent filed no response and did not attend the hearing, while Browne attended and presented payslips and his dismissal letter. The officer found Browne had 104 weeks of continuous service and was dismissed by reason of redundancy. The decision sets out the basis for calculating the lump sum but does not specify a final payment amount. His claims about unpaid wages, annual leave and notice were outside the scope of this complaint.