AQW 7695/17-22

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 28/09/2020
Answered On Date: 19/10/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Communities when she will roll out redundancy support resources into the community; and what role councils will have in this programme.

Answer:

The Department works with other departments and stakeholders to provide people facing redundancy with information and advice This service is often delivered in partnership with the local Councils

The service can be offered virtually and face to face, to provide the support that best meets the needs of both the employer and employees. On-site Redundancy Clinics can be arranged where social distancing requirements can be adhered to.

A Redundancy Clinic Webcast has been developed to provide employees with information on benefits, supports and services available as they prepare for redundancy, including help with costs such as travel to interview expenses and help to search for and find a new job. This is readily available to any employer or anyone facing redundancy.