Employment Law

Over the last number of years there has been an enormous growth in this area. Employees are becoming more conscious of their many rights. Statutory enactments in the last number of years have increased and this area has become a potential minefield for employers. At J.J. Fitzgerald & Co. Solicitors our employment law specialists have kept apace with developments in this area. As a result, we provide a comprehensive, innovative service to our clients, advising on all aspects of the law governing employers, employees and the workplace, including:

• Drafting employment contracts, consultancy agreements, staff booklets and workplace policies and procedures
• Advising on termination of employment, including unfair dismissals, severance agreements and redundancy
• Advising on Health and Safety matters
• Advising on employment law aspects of corporate transactions, including employment due diligence, warranties and disclosures and the requirements of The European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003
• The representation of businesses and individuals before all courts, tribunals, and in arbitrations
• Claims arising from stress, bullying and harassment at work
• Claims for Unfair Dismissal
• Issues relating to employment equality