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Protected Disclosures Solicitor

Protected Disclosure Claims under Irish Employment Law

Crushell & Co have extensive experience in advising both employers and employees on all aspects of workplace protected disclosure and whistle-blowing law in Ireland. 


We counsel clients on all areas of Irish protected disclosure and whistle-blowing law, including the raising of complaints relating to the commission of criminal offences, failure to comply with legal obligations, endangering the health and safety of individuals and damaging the environment. We also provide advice to employees who believe they have been penalised for making a protected disclosure, and to employers who face such a complaint. 



Speak to one of our Dublin based specialist protected disclosure and whistle-blowing solicitors, to determine how we can best assist you with your legal matter.

What is the Protected Disclosures Act?

The Protected Disclosures Act aims to protect employees who raise concerns about possible criminal, illegal, oppressive or damaging behaviour in the workplace.

 What is 
Whistleblowing?

'Whistleblowing' is a generic terms used to describe the bringing to the attention of others, certain types of wrongdoing in the workplace.  

Making a Protected Disclosure

If an employee has a reasonable belief that wrongdoing is occurring, they may raise that concern with their employer, a 'prescribed person' or an external person. 

Redress for Impacted Employees

An employee who has been dismissed, harassed or suffered a detriment as a consequence of making a disclosure, may seek redress from their employer. 

What is a 'Worker' under the Act?

The Protected Disclosures Act uses the term 'worker' to cover a range of people who may raise concerns about possible criminal, illegal, oppressive or damaging behaviour in the workplace. These include employees or former employees, trainees, contractors and agency staff.

 What is a 'Protected Disclosure' under the Act?

A 'protected disclosure' relates to certain types of wrongdoing in the workplace, which can include criminal offences, illegal or irregular acts, health and safety irregularities, environmental abuse or other types of oppressive, discriminatory or negligent behaviour.

Can an employee remain anonymous?

Subject to certain conditions, employers who receive a protected disclosures from an employee cannot subsequently disclose any information which may identify the employee who made that disclosure, unless revealing their identity is essential to the investigation.

Can an employee be penalised a disclosure? 

An employee who has been dismissed, harassed or suffered a detriment as a consequence of making a disclosure, may seek redress from their employer. This could include a claim at the Workplace Commission or a potential civil action. 

Specialist 
Protected Disclosure Solicitor

By focusing on protected disclosures and whistleblowing in the workplace, Crushell & Co bring deep knowledge and expertise in servicing both employer and employee client requirements. 

Cost Effective
Protected Disclosure Solicitor

Crushell & Co offer exceptionally competitive rates, ensuring our expert protected disclosures and whistleblowing advice is accessible to all.

Client Focused
Protected Disclosure 
Solicitor

Crushell & Co are relentlessly client focused, ensuring the best possible outcome to your protected disclosures and/or whistleblowing in the workplace legal or regulatory matter. 

Experienced
Protected Disclosure 
Solicitor

By advising both employers and employees, Crushell & Co brings a wholistic perspective to protected disclosures and whistleblowing in the workplace disputes.

Crushell & Co is a boutique law firm offering bespoke employment law advice. We advise employers and employees on all aspects of Irish employment law. We have extensive experience in advising clients on every aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment to retirement, remuneration to redundancy and workplace disputes to dismissal. We have a track record of achieving successful outcomes for our clients, through both formal and informal mechanisms. 


Speak to one of our Dublin based specialist employment solicitors to determine how we can best assist you with your employment law matter.


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Why Crushell & Co?

Our lawyers are subject matter experts, specialising only on the law as it applies to the workplace. 

At Crushell & Co, we focus exclusively on workplace legal and regulatory matters, including employment law, employment immigration, and workplace accidents and injuries*.  

Our law firm practice is efficient, combining cutting edge technology, virtual working models and a paperless office, to ensure our operational costs are minimised, resulting in cost savings for our clients. Crushell & Co can facilitate in-person, phone or video conference consultations. 

Our advice is effective, delivering practical, real-world results, for our clients. By advising both employers and employees, Crushell & Co brings a wholistic perspective to workplace disputes.