Employment Law

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At Peter O’Connor & Son LLP, we provide practical employment law advice to employers and employees in Waterford and the wider south east.

Employment issues can arise at any stage of the working relationship, from preparing a contract of employment to dealing with a workplace dispute, redundancy or termination. We help our clients understand their rights, obligations and options so they can make informed decisions.

We aim to explain employment law in clear, plain language. Whether you are an employer trying to manage a workplace issue correctly or an employee concerned about how you have been treated at work, we can guide you through the process.

Employment law advice for employers

We advise employers on the legal duties involved in managing staff, workplace policies and employment disputes. Taking advice early can help reduce risk, avoid misunderstandings and ensure that the correct procedures are followed.

We can assist employers with:

  • Contracts of employment
  • Employee handbooks and workplace policies
  • Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Employee consultation
  • Employer rights and obligations
  • Workplace investigations
  • Redundancy and restructuring
  • Dismissal and termination of employment
  • Transfer of undertakings
  • Working hours, leave and payment of wages
  • Employment records
  • Fixed-term contracts and independent contractor arrangements
  • Workplace privacy and data issues
  • Equality, harassment and discrimination matters
  • Workplace Relations Commission matters

Employment law advice for employees

We also advise employees who need clear guidance on a workplace issue. Employment law can be difficult to navigate, particularly where a job, income or professional reputation is at stake.

We can advise employees on matters such as:

  • Employment contracts and changes to terms
  • Employee rights and obligations
  • Disciplinary meetings and grievance procedures
  • Workplace disputes
  • Payment of wages
  • Working hours and leave entitlements
  • Unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal
  • Redundancy
  • Equality and discrimination
  • Workplace privacy
  • Termination agreements
  • WRC complaints and dispute resolution

Workplace disputes and WRC matters

Workplace disputes can be stressful for both employers and employees. We provide advice on how to approach disputes in a practical and legally informed way, including where a matter may involve the Workplace Relations Commission or the Labour Court.

We can help you understand the process, prepare the relevant documentation and consider the best way to resolve the issue. In some cases, early advice may help avoid escalation. In others, formal representation may be required.

Clear advice at the right time

Employment law issues often involve strict procedures and time limits. Getting advice early can make a significant difference, particularly where there are concerns about dismissal, redundancy, workplace treatment or an employment claim.

Our role is to provide clear legal advice, explain the possible outcomes and help you take the next step with confidence.

Contact our employment law solicitors in Waterford

If you need advice on an employment law matter, contact Peter O’Connor & Son LLP. We advise both employers and employees on practical steps, legal obligations and workplace dispute resolution.

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