Government accused of 'eroding statutory redundancy rights'

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys says the changes will provide a pathway for employers to return to work if the opportunity arises. File Picture

The government has been accused of "eroding statutory redundancy rights" after extending the suspension of some redundancy provisions.

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys announced that she has been given government approval to extend the suspension of redundancy provisions relating to temporary lay-off and short-time work which arose as a result of Covid-19.