Employment Law

Advising Employers

Employment Law can be somewhat of a minefield. There are now significant legal obligations which, as an employer, you must comply with regardless of the size of your business.  Aoife McCarthy, Solicitor has significant expertise in employment law.

At Douglas Law Solicitors LLP we offer competitive pricing packages in respect of the preparation and drafting of employment law documentation to meet the needs of your business. This will ensure that you are in compliance with employment legislation while safeguarding you against risk by having appropriate policies and procedures in place.  We are located in Douglas, Cork while serving clients nationwide.

We advise employers in relation to the following:

For comprehensive advice on any of these issues, no matter where in the country you are located, please contact Aoife McCarthy, Solicitor on 021 489 7256 or email aoife@douglaslawsolicitors.ie or complete this form and we will contact you.  We offer video consultations via Zoom or Skype.

Advising Employees

If you are experiencing difficulties in the workplace, you may require the advice of an experienced employment law solicitor. Employment law is quite complex and requires particular expertise which we provide at Douglas Law Solicitors LLP.  

Aoife McCarthy, Solicitor has significant experience dealing with the following issues-

  • Accidents & injuries at work
  • Bringing successful High Court injunctions
  • Termination of the employment contract
  • Unfair dismissal
  • Bullying and Harassment in the workplace
  • Work related stress
  • Victimisation in the workplace, sexual harassment/discrimination/equality claims
  • Workplace accidents; Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
  • Redundancy
  • Non payment of wages
  • Employee issues regarding company insolvency
  • Workplace rights and fair procedures
  • Grievance and Disciplinary Policies and Procedures;
  • Representation before the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), Circuit Court and High Court

For further information on any of these issues please contact Aoife McCarthy, Solicitor on 021 489 7256 or email aoife@douglaslawsolicitors.ie or complete this form and we will contact you.  We offer video consultations via Skype or Zoom.