Employment law support

The industrial relations system has changed quite significantly over the past 20 years or so, with the growing legalisation of the employment relationship – particularly the growth of individual rights-based employment law resulting from both domestic law and European labour law. Examples of the numerous areas of the employment relationship now regulated by individual rights-based employment law include unfair dismissal, redundancy compensation, health and safety, equality, maternity protection, adoptive and parental leave, atypical work and working time. Furthermore, a new National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) has been established to police and enforce the various employment rights legislation.


With over 60 pieces of legislation affecting the employer / employee relationship, there has never been a greater need for Companies to stay up to date with Irish employment laws. Claims and failures in statutory duties can not only impact on budgets and time but can also have a detrimental effect on an organisation's reputation.


Our focus is on practical solutions to solve difficult employee situations quickly and effectively. Our direct access employment law and Legal advice service ensures that you can get expert opinion and advice at all times thus ensuring you stay within the legal frameworks. We can advise on all areas of employment law legislation including:



  • Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997

  • Maternity Protection Act, 1994-2004

  • Adoptive Leave Act, 1995

  • Parental Leave  Act, 1998

  • Carers Leave Act, 2001

  • Employment Equality Act, 1998-2004

  • Unfair Dismissal Acts,  1977 – 1993

  • Minimum Notice & Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 – 2001

  • Payment of Wages Act, 1991

  • Protection of Employees (Part-time work) Act, 2001

  • Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term work) Act, 2003

  • Redundancy Payments Acts, 1967 – 2001

  • Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act

  • Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Act, 2006

  • Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

  • Social Welfare Law Reform and Pensions Act, 2006

  • Adoptive Leave Act, 1995 - 2006

  • Trades Disputes Act 1906

  • Industrial Relations Act 1990-2001

 Call +353 (0)87 1443640 , email: info@HRBusinesspartner.ie for further information