Employees working for an insolvent company will have to be given at least 30 days’ notice of redundancy, under new legislative reforms to be introduced by the Government.

The issue of redundancy due to insolvency has been a topical issue over the past number of years due to the contentious closures of Clerys and Debenhams. The proposal is part of a new Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Action Plan to boost the rights of employees.