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Comprehensive Legal Support for Redundancy Matters

We provide specialist legal representation for both employees and employers across all aspects of redundancy law in Ireland. Our dedicated team ensures your rights are protected and your interests are advanced throughout the redundancy process.

Redundancy Claims & Entitlements

Navigate your statutory redundancy rights with confidence. We provide comprehensive guidance on redundancy payments, notice periods, and entitlements under Irish employment law.

  • Calculating statutory redundancy payments
  • Challenging inadequate redundancy offers
  • Pursuing enhanced redundancy packages
  • Ensuring compliance with notice requirements
  • Claiming unpaid redundancy through the Insolvency Payment Scheme

Unfair Selection & Discriminatory Redundancy

If you believe your redundancy selection was unfair, discriminatory, or pretextual, we can help challenge the process and pursue remedies for unfair dismissal.

  • Examining redundancy selection criteria
  • Identifying discriminatory selection processes
  • Challenging sham redundancies
  • Proving unfair dismissal disguised as redundancy
  • Workplace Relations Commission representation

Settlement Agreements & Negotiations

Expert review and negotiation of redundancy settlement agreements to ensure you receive fair compensation and favorable terms.

  • Independent legal advice on settlement offers
  • Negotiating improved redundancy packages
  • Reviewing compromise agreement terms
  • Protecting future employment references
  • Tax optimization of redundancy payments

WRC & Labour Court Representation

Skilled advocacy before the Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court in redundancy disputes and unfair dismissal claims.

  • Preparing and filing WRC complaints
  • Gathering evidence and witness preparation
  • Oral hearings and cross-examination
  • Appeals to the Labour Court
  • Enforcement of WRC decisions

Collective Redundancies

Guidance on collective redundancy procedures, consultation requirements, and notification obligations under Irish and EU law.

  • 30-day consultation process compliance
  • Employee representative selection and negotiation
  • Department of Enterprise notification requirements
  • Minimizing risks of protective awards
  • Alternative to redundancy exploration

Employer Compliance & Best Practices

Proactive legal guidance for employers managing redundancy processes lawfully and fairly to minimize legal risks.

  • Developing fair selection criteria
  • Conducting genuine redundancy consultations
  • Documenting redundancy procedures properly
  • Managing collective redundancy obligations
  • Avoiding unfair dismissal claims

Constructive Dismissal

If your employer has fundamentally breached your employment contract, forcing you to resign, you may have grounds for a constructive dismissal claim.

  • Assessing breach of contract claims
  • Documenting employer misconduct
  • Pursuing constructive dismissal remedies
  • Negotiating exit settlements
  • WRC complaint preparation and representation

Discrimination in Redundancy

Redundancy decisions cannot be based on discriminatory grounds. We challenge redundancies tainted by discrimination.

  • Age discrimination in redundancy selection
  • Pregnancy and maternity-related redundancies
  • Disability discrimination claims
  • Race, religion, or nationality-based selection
  • Gender and sexual orientation discrimination

General Workplace Rights

Beyond redundancy, we advise on the full spectrum of employment law issues that may arise during or after redundancy.

  • Unpaid wages and holiday pay claims
  • Breach of contract disputes
  • Whistleblower protections
  • Bullying and harassment claims
  • Employment contract review and negotiation

Need Expert Redundancy Advice?

Contact our specialist solicitors for a confidential consultation on your redundancy matter.