Expert guidance on Irish employment regulations, Workplace Relations Commission procedures, and compliance requirements tailored to your business needs.
Understanding the complex landscape of Irish employment law
The primary legislation protecting employees against unfair dismissal in Ireland, establishing procedures for termination.
Legislation governing working hours, rest periods, and leave entitlements for employees in Ireland.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination framework prohibiting discrimination across nine protected grounds.
Legislation requiring employers to provide employees with written terms of employment.
Common employment challenges for businesses operating in Ireland
Navigating the complex procedures of the WRC for employment disputes and inspections.
Expert representation at WRC hearings, preparation of submissions, and strategic advice on settlement negotiations.
Managing fixed-term contracts while complying with the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act.
Contract review and drafting to ensure objective grounds for renewal, and strategic workforce planning to avoid "permanent temporary" situations.
Ensuring compliance with complex working time regulations, especially for shift workers.
Working time audits, policy development, and implementation of compliant time-tracking systems.
Implementing effective performance management processes that comply with Irish employment law.
Development of legally compliant performance improvement plans, training for managers, and documentation systems.
Managing collective and individual redundancies in compliance with Irish legislation.
Strategic redundancy planning, consultation process management, and statutory redundancy calculation services.
Balancing data protection requirements with HR operational needs.
HR-specific GDPR compliance audits, policy development, and implementation of data minimization strategies.
Comprehensive employment law and HR compliance solutions
Expert review and drafting of employment contracts compliant with Irish legislation.
Expert representation at Workplace Relations Commission hearings and mediations.
Creation and implementation of compliant HR policies and employee handbooks.
Comprehensive audits of HR practices to identify and address compliance gaps.
How we've helped businesses navigate Irish employment challenges
Helped a US-based technology company establish their European headquarters in Dublin, navigating complex employment and data protection requirements.
Implemented a comprehensive working time compliance program for a retail chain with 15 locations across Ireland.
Guided a manufacturing company through a complex collective redundancy process following site consolidation.
Specialized professionals with deep knowledge of Irish employment law
Head of Irish Practice
Former solicitor with the Legal Aid Board specializing in employment law with 15+ years of experience in Irish employment disputes.
WRC Specialist
Expert in Workplace Relations Commission procedures with extensive experience representing employers in unfair dismissal cases.
HR Compliance Advisor
Specializes in working time compliance, equality legislation, and HR policy development for multinational companies.
Data Protection Specialist
Expert in GDPR compliance for HR functions, with a focus on international data transfers and employee monitoring.
Tools and guides to support your Irish HR operations
Comprehensive guide to Irish employment law and HR best practices.
Download GuideCalculate statutory redundancy payments based on service and earnings.
Use CalculatorPreparation checklist for Workplace Relations Commission inspections.
Download ChecklistCustomizable HR policy templates compliant with Irish regulations.
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