Employment

We appreciate that the human resource requirements of employers are far more wide-ranging than the headline employment disputes. Frequently, we are called upon to advise where a client wishes to avoid a formal legal process or when there has been a change in legislation on which the client wants to be updated. Our focus is very much on avoiding and managing risk.

Advice is provided on how best to implement changes in legislation in a practical and sensitive way to ensure good work practices and industrial relations.

We have extensive experience in representation before the Employment Appeals Tribunal, Labour Relations Commission and before the Courts.

We provide advice on such matters as:

Employment law implications of mergers and acquisitions
Contracts for services for consultants and independent contractors
The termination of employment contracts
Confidentiality agreements and restraint of trade agreements
Bullying and harassment
Work-related stress issues
Atypical workers
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment equality and discrimination advice
Representation before all employment law forums including The High Court, the Employment Appeals Tribunal, Equality Tribunal, Rights Commissioner and the Labour Court
Executive service contracts
Re-organisations and redundancies
Personnel policies and procedures
Employment contracts and staff handbooks
Leave and flexible working arrangements
Information and consultation
Immigration and work permits