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Employment Law Solicitor
Advanced Diploma in Employment Law from King's Inns. Karl is an experienced advocate specialising in employment and equality law, including redundancy, dismissals, discrimination, and termination agreements. Admitted to the solicitor's roll in 2025.
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If you are facing an unfair dismissal claim, experiencing employment discrimination, or dealing with a redundancy, severance, or workplace dispute, our specialist employment tribunal lawyers will fight for the outcome you deserve. We also advise on settlement agreements, constructive dismissal, and all aspects of Irish labour law and EU employment regulations.
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→Important information about employment law and your rights.
Unfair dismissal occurs when an employee is terminated following an unfair or flawed disciplinary process. Dismissal is the most serious disciplinary sanction, and to be considered fair, it must be:
Procedurally fair – the correct steps must be followed, including proper investigation and a right to appeal.
Substantively fair – the decision to dismiss must be proportionate to the misconduct.
Employees with at least 12 months of service may bring a claim for unfair dismissal to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
There is no set number of written warnings required. The process must be proportionate to the alleged misconduct and consistent with fair disciplinary procedures.
For minor issues, employers may issue verbal and written warnings before proceeding to dismissal. For serious misconduct, fewer steps may be justified.
If you win a case for unfair dismissal, you may be entitled to one of the following remedies:
Reinstatement – returning to your former role
Re-engagement – returning to a similar role
Compensation – a monetary award for your financial loss
In practice, most claimants seek compensation, especially where the employment relationship has broken down.
Some dismissals are automatically deemed unfair, regardless of the employee's length of service. These include dismissal related to pregnancy or maternity leave, trade union activity, health and safety complaints, protected disclosures (whistleblowing), and discrimination based on age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, civil status, family status, disability, or membership of the Traveller community.
In these situations, you do not need 12 months of service to pursue a case—except in cases involving political opinion, where 12 months is still required.
If you have at least two years of continuous service and are made redundant, you are entitled to a statutory redundancy payment.
While there is no legal obligation to pay anything beyond the statutory amount, some employers may offer an ex-gratia or 'top-up' payment in exchange for signing a Termination or Waiver Agreement. This typically waives your right to bring future claims.
Important: Always seek legal advice before signing any such agreement.
Whether you're dealing with an unfair dismissal, redundancy, workplace discrimination, or need advice on a settlement agreement, our specialist employment solicitors are here to protect your rights.
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