Employment Law
Employment is one of the most regulated areas of law in this country with new legislation emerging on a constant basis. We have established an employment department to help you and ensure that your interests are protected in accordance with the law.
We represent both employers and employees.
Employers
For employers we offer an employment audit. We have the expertise to review your current procedures and ensure all identified risks are addressed and minimised. A legal audit is a useful process to take stock and develop best practice, policies and procedures.
Our aim is to work with you to produce employment documentation and procedures which will give you confidence in dealing with your employees. In particular, we will help you with:
- Employment contracts and handbook
- Disciplinary and grievance procedure
- Privacy issues and internet/electronic policy
- Redundancy, rationalisation and reorganisation
- Industrial relations
- Bullying and harassment
- Sexual harassment
- Ageism
- Occupational stress
- Termination of employment
- Unfair dismissal
- Hiring procedures
We have extensive experience representing both employers and employees in the Employment Appeals Tribunal, Labour Relations Commission and before the Courts.
Employees
We recognise that if you work full time outside the home, you spent a big portion of your life at work. If your workplace becomes a stressful environment, life becomes very difficult.
It is also the case that in these difficult economic times, people are being made redundant. They are also being put on short time working or having their wages reduced. This involves a fundamental change in your contract of employment and cannot be done without your agreement unless it is specifically provided for in your contract of employment.
We can advise you how to deal with this if it arises. The choice may often be to accept the changes or face redundancy. We will help you explore all of your options so that your choice of course of action is based on the best possible advice.
We can also help you deal with grievance/disciplinary procedures and help challenge any dismissal from your employment (or redundancy if you feel that the redundancy was not genuine).
We have represented many clients at the Employment Appeals Tribunal, the Labour Relations Commission and before the Courts.
Helen Coughlan who runs our employment law department is a member of the Employment Law committee of the Law Society of Ireland and has extensive experience in employment matters.
Helen Coughlan (in her first telephone call to me) was extremely quick to grasp the details of my case which was somewhat complex in nature. She immediately established my requirements and gave sound advice. The outcome was very satisfactory, being completely in line with my expectations and aims.
Monica Cox, Employment Law Client
Testimonials
"I have always found the service provided by your firm to be highly professional and first class. Attention to detail and advice given is always 'spot on'. No complaints whatsoever. It is always a pleasure to deal with your company."
- Liam Doherty
I am really pleased to recommend Niall Farrell. Working on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy during the past four years I have found Niall to be efficient, solution orientated and very accurate in dealing with some extremely complicated title to property. His availability to us as clients, despite a busy practice, both pleases and amazes me.
- Sr. Anne Doyle
"The service was very good. Whenever I had a query it was dealt with promptly. It was great that most of it could be done via email as it's not always easy to go to the office in person."
How likely on a scale of one to ten would you be to recommend us to others? "10."
-Margaret McLoughlin, conveyancing client.
"I have never interacted with a Solicitor who has demonstrated such dedication to duty above and beyond what could have been expected. Helen is an exceptional ambassador for your company, a real lady who dealt with my complicated legal issues in a manner that has forever enhanced my perception of the legal profession."
- Family Law Client
