redundant - then employer takes on new employee

Girl made redundant couple of months ago - now it seems her employer is going to take someone on in her position .... she was made redundant as not enough work, surely this is wrong?
- can er take on someone new so soon? is there a period of time after which is wouldnt be considered unfair dismissal?
I personally think he made her redundant as her salary was 'too high' and he cold emoloy someone cheaper....

You are probably right but proving that the jobs are exactly the same is the problem. Also he could be taking on someone part-time. My first call would be to my local Labour TD as it is probably a job-bridge type scheme where the employer is getting a break for employing someone new. How do you know for certain that he is employing someone else though ?

This is the fg/lab jobs strategy for ordinary people, there won't be a decent paid job left in the country by the time they are finished, doesn't apply to high end jobs of course where "insiders only" rules still apply.

Perhaps this should be mentioned to SW nest time you are signing for your JSB instead of being in your job

elcato - if he was to take on someone part time - why wouldnt they have offered her short time???

totally agree - whilst jobbridge is a great idea in theory employers are def exploiting this at times and getting highly qualified people.. well for nothing.......v frustrating!