If you're an Employment Permit holder in Ireland, it's essential to understand the process of transferring your permit in case your current employerย is transferringย the ownership of the business. This transition can be smooth if all the necessary stepsย are followedย diligently. Here's everything you need to know:
๐.๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ:
Transfer of employment permit ownership falls under the purview of the European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 131 of 2003).
The process involves the transfer of the rights and obligations of employees, including those with employment permits, from one employer to another due to the transfer of the business.
๐. ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ/๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ: This letter confirms that the transfer complies with the regulations and specifies the date of the transfer. It's crucial for legal clarity and validation.
๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐ซ:er:
- A form P30 or a receipt for such return issued by the Revenue Commissioners within the lastย 3ย months. Alternatively, evidence of P30 SEPA monthly direct debit payments made within the precedingย 3ย months.
- In case of a new employer who hasn't made returns to the Revenue Commissioners, an official letter confirming registration as an employerย is required.
๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ: This is to ensure the continuity of your legal employment status.
๐. ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
The current employerย needs toย submit the required form (linkย ofย the form mentioned at the end of this post), along with the employee's signature andย that of the new employer. Thisย ensures all parties are in agreement and aware of the transfer.
Ensure that all documents are accurately filled out and submitted to the relevant authorities promptly.
๐. ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ:
For detailed information and access to the specific form required for the transfer of employment permit ownership, refer to the link provided: ย Transfer of Undertaking Employerย Form
By understanding and adhering to these procedures,ย bothย employers and employees can ensure a seamless transition while maintaining compliance with the law.
Feel free to comment below if you still have any doubts. Our experienced consultants are always happy to help immigrants in every possible manner.ย
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