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Every employee has the right to be treated with dignity and fairness at work. Under Irish employment law, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against you on certain protected grounds.
Discrimination can occur in many ways: in hiring, promotion, pay, training, working conditions, or dismissal. It does not have to be obvious or deliberate; even subtle or indirect unfair treatment may amount to unlawful discrimination.
The nine protected grounds are:
Discrimination can take many forms. Common examples include:
Being denied a job/promotion because of age, gender or background.
Receiving unequal pay compared to colleagues doing the same work.
Being overlooked for training or career development opportunities.
Harassment linked to your religion, sexual orientation, disability or race.
Unfair treatment when pregnant, on maternity leave or returning from leave.
Being dismissed, demoted, or penalised for a discriminatory reason.
Our role is to:
Initial Consultation (€350)
Every Case starts with a confidential 90 minute consultation.
For a fixed fee you get a specialist legal advice that delivers expert guidance and practical solutions you deserve.
Case Review
We review your situation in detail before you commit to any proceedings. This includes:
A tailored intake questionnaire
Review of your documents in advance
A 90 minute 1:1 Consultation
A written opinion covering
The strengths and weaknesses of your case
The legal options available
Practical next steps
You will have a clear understanding of your options and decide confidently whether your case is worth pursing. You can make informed decisions about your cases with expert guidance.
Case Presentation Options
If your case is suitable you can choose the structure that works best for you:
Fixed Fee Case Presentation one agreed fee with no surprises
Pay As Go Support flexible hourly or staged support gives you full control
We keep things simple with clear pricing and honest advice with no hidden costs
Redundancy happens when your role is genuinely no longer required. But to be lawful, the process must be handled correctly:
Unfair dismissal and redundancy claims must be lodged within 6 months.
Limited extensions may apply, but the sooner you act, the better.
Keep all records, emails, contracts, or notes that may support your claim.
If you believe your dismissal or redundancy was unfair, do not delay. The sooner you act, the stronger your position will be.
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