Our partner, Hugh O'Neill, is currently Legal Adviser to the Labour court.

Employment legislation case law has expanded considerably since the early 1970s. Ireland's membership of the European Union, in particular, has added considerably to both the volume and complexity of such law, which is why clients, be they employers or employees, need expert assistance. We consistently monitor and advise on the changing law applicable to the employment relationship. Amongst the areas of Employment Law we cover are.

• Public and Administrative Law
• Recruitment
• Company Disputes
• Dismissals
• Equality
• Business Transfers
• Disputes and Strikes
• Executive Severence
• Litigation

Public and Administrative Law
Legal aspects of administration and employment for industry, State and semi-State organizations

Recruitment
Advising on interviews and recruitment processes, Service Contracts, Terms and Conditions of Employment, Union/Management Agreements, Statutory and Common Law obligations.

Company Disputes
Advice on all aspects of disputes involving Executive Directors and Shareholders including Partnerships.

Dismissals
Termination of Contracts at Common Law and unfair dismissal claims

Equality
Litigation in relation to equality claims is one of the fastest-growing areas of employment law. The Employment Equality Act prohibits discrimination on the following grounds.

• Gender
• Marital Status
• Family Status
• Sexual Orientation
• Age
• Disability
• Race
• Religion
• Membership of the Travelling Community

With such an emphasis on Equality in today’s workplace it is essential that Employers have in place written policies and procedures in relation to Equality. We can assist the these policies. In addition, we provide a full service in relation to claims of victimisation, bullying, harassment and work related stress.

Business Transfers
Employers' and employees' rights and obligations in Mergers and Acquisitions and Transfers of Business

Disputes and Strikes
We advise our clients on Industrial Relations disputes and related legal matters, dispute resolution, third-party intervention and representation.

Executive Severance
Negotiation of and advice on severance packages.

Litigation
Judicial review, injunctions, employment litigation including executive shareholders disputes.