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If he stuck it for 25 years then it seems odd that he jacked it in over this argument regardless of the fact that it seems like his employer may have been acting unfairly to him. Or perhaps there was more to it and this was simply the straw that broke the camel's back?
The following links might be of general use:
www.entemp.ie/employment/rights/
> In general, what is he entitled to now from his employer? Anything at all?
If he handed is his notice as opposed to being made redundant or something like that then, at most, he is entitled to pay in lieu of whatever notice period applies and also in lieu of any holidays accrued but not taken as far as I know.
> What does he need from him when he finishes work in 8 weeks time, is it a P45?
Yes. P45. He should make sure that he has P60s for each year that he worked there but particularly for 2003.
> Will he be entitled to the Dole, and if so, how much?
Depending on his PRSI payment history he may be entitled to non means tested Unemployment Benefit. Alternatively he may be entitled to means tested Unemployment Assistance which is not linked to PRSI contributions.
www.welfare.ie/schemes/unemp/index.html
> Any other advice that anyone could pass on would be much appreciated.
He may be entitled to claim back tax paid to date this tax year:
> Personally, I feel that this is bullying on the part of his uncle, and probably not legal. Am I correct?
If he thinks that he has grounds for an unfair/constructive dismissal case then he should check these links:
www.entemp.ie/employment/...#dismissal
The DETE Employment Rights section are very helpful in appraising indivuduals of their statutory rights in situations such as this.