EMPLOYMENT LAW

Our Employment Law Department has extensive experience handling all types of claims from unfair dismissals and work related stress claims to class actions and employment injunctions.

We currently represent clients in contentious matters before the Labour Relations Commission, The Labour Court, The Equality Tribunal, The Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Civil Courts. We can also assist you in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

In particular we can provide you with assistance and advice on the following matters:

  • Recruitment, selection and interviewing of candidates
  • Negotiating, drafting and reviewing employment contracts for new employees, current members of staff and contractors
  • Employee Information Handbooks encompassing employees statutory and/or company rights and benefits; disciplinary and grievance procedures; bullying and harassment in the workplace; codes of Practice etc
  • Assistance in and conducting internal investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings and appeal hearings
  • Lawful termination of the employment relationship
  • Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace and including advice on the preparation of Risk Assessments and Safety Statements and minimising and managing stress in the workplace
  • Dealing with Trade Unions including trade disputes, industrial action and representation for claims under the Industrial Relations Acts
  • Anti-discrimination policies and equality in the workplace
  • Day-to-day dealings with employees