Our partner, Hugh O'Neill, was Registrar (Legal Advisor) to the Labour Court from 1999 to 2017. Hugh has an unrivalled breadth of knowledge of all issues concerning employment Law.
Ireland's membership of the European Union 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 with 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.
CONTACT US
If you wish to contact our firm for legal advice on employment law, Partner Hugh O'Neill has extensive knowledge and experience in this area.
Managing Partner
HUGH O'NEILL
Email: hugh.oneill@lynchlaw.ie
Phone: 01 873 2134