Advice and representation for employees, from everyday workplace concerns to disputes and settlement agreements.
Advice on workplace disputes, dismissal, redundancy and settlement agreements.
Learn moreGuidance on employment permits and immigration matters connected with working in Ireland.
Learn moreSupport with injury claims arising from workplace accidents and unsafe working conditions.
Learn moreAdvice on personal data, privacy concerns and data protection issues in the workplace.
Learn moreGuidance on raising concerns about wrongdoing at work and protection from penalisation.
Learn moreAdvice on adverse treatment after raising a concern or exercising a protected employment right.
Learn moreAdvice on reputational harm, damaging statements and your options for responding.
Learn moreWhat to expect from the process, and how you can help us advise you throughout your matter.
Your employment solicitor should discuss your expectations and explain whether they are realistic. Let your solicitor know what matters most to you, including any worries or concerns.
Your solicitor should provide general information and explain the procedures relevant to your matter.
Give your solicitor clear instructions and an accurate account of all relevant facts. Keep them informed of developments, important dates and any time limits that may apply.
Respond promptly to requests for information, make yourself available for meetings or proceedings, and let your solicitor know when you will be unavailable.
It may not be possible to give an exact timescale or a definite date for completing your matter. Your solicitor should keep you informed of developments.
Employment disputes can depend on dates provided by the Workplace Relations Commission for an adjudication.
You may have several separate claims against an employer. It is important to agree which matters your solicitor is handling and which fall outside the scope of their instructions.
An award or settlement may also require independent advice from an accountant or tax adviser. Your solicitor should explain when separate advice is needed.
At the outset, your solicitor should provide written information about fees and other expenses that may be incurred. Outside fixed-fee arrangements, fees are generally based on an hourly rate for time spent on your matter.
Changes to your instructions may increase the work required and the associated costs.
Your solicitor should provide a reasonable projection of costs based on the information available at the time.
Costs depend on the complexity and novelty of the issues, the legal work involved, the skill and specialist knowledge required, and the time and labour reasonably spent on your matter.
Your personal data is used to provide legal advice and services, for administration and billing, and to meet legal and regulatory obligations.
Where necessary, information may be disclosed to third parties acting on your behalf or involved in providing those services. Your solicitor should take reasonable steps to protect the safety and privacy of the information you provide.
The engagement letter sets out the terms of the relationship unless otherwise agreed in writing. Your solicitor should explain any proposed changes to those terms in writing and give you an opportunity to respond.
Clear, timely communication helps both you and your solicitor keep the matter moving and address questions as they arise.
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