If you are searching for an employment law solicitor in Athy, it is likely because something at work has already come to a head, a dismissal, a grievance that went nowhere, or a contract term that is being disputed. We advise employees and employers from Athy and the surrounding south Kildare area on the full range of workplace issues, from unfair dismissal to WRC complaints. Athy sits about 33 km south-west of Naas, and clients here do not need a Naas-based or Dublin-based solicitor for every workplace matter to get proper advice.
Workplace Disputes That Lead People in Athy to Seek Advice
The matters we are asked about from this part of Kildare follow a fairly consistent pattern. Someone has been dismissed and is unsure whether the process followed by their employer was fair, or a role has been made redundant and the person wants to understand whether the redundancy was handled correctly. Others come to us part way through a grievance that has stalled, or after a difficult meeting that left them feeling they were treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic.
On the employer side, the questions are different but related: how to manage a dismissal or redundancy process correctly, how to respond to a WRC complaint, or how to draft or update an employment contract so that it reflects current practice. We also advise on settlement agreements, protected disclosures, bullying and stress complaints, and data privacy issues that come up at work. Whichever side of the matter you are on, the facts of your situation determine what the appropriate next step is, and that only becomes clear once we have gone through them with you.
Getting the Right Advice Before You Respond to Your Employer or Employee
One of the most common mistakes we see is someone sending an email, resigning, or agreeing to terms before they have had a chance to think through what they are actually entitled to raise or dispute. Once a letter is sent or a form is submitted, it can be harder to change course. Getting advice at an early stage, even just a conversation to understand the options, usually makes the rest of the process more straightforward.
Getting started is simple. You can contact us through the website’s contact page to arrange a consultation with Richard O’Shea, solicitor, who handles employment matters for the firm. We will ask you to bring together the relevant documents, contracts, correspondence, any notes from meetings, so that the advice we give is based on the full picture rather than a partial account. From there we will set out what the position is likely to involve and what steps, if any, make sense to take.
Serving Athy, Ballitore, Narraghmore and Castledermot
We act for clients from Athy and the smaller towns around it, including Ballitore about 11 km away, Narraghmore around 12 km away, and Castledermot roughly 13 km from the town. Employment law issues do not look different depending on which of these towns a person works in, but we understand that arranging a consultation needs to fit around a working day, whether that is in Athy itself or a neighbouring part of south Kildare.
Mary Molloy & Company Solicitors has offices at The Ormond Building in Dublin 7 and at 2 Rose Inn Street in Kilkenny, and we work with clients from Athy and elsewhere in Ireland through the contact page on this website. You do not need to live near either office to get advice on a workplace matter, and we can discuss with you how a consultation can be arranged in a way that suits your circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Dublin or Kilkenny to get advice if I am in Athy?
Not necessarily. Contact us through the website’s contact page and we can discuss how best to arrange a consultation for your situation. The right approach depends on the nature of the matter and what suits you.
What kind of employment issues can you help with?
We advise on unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, redundancy, WRC complaints, discrimination and equality issues, employment contracts, bullying and stress at work, grievances, protected disclosures, settlement agreements and data privacy at work. The appropriate advice depends on the specific facts of your situation.
How do I know if I have a valid claim?
Whether a claim exists, and what time limits or rules apply, depends on the circumstances and current law. We can go through the facts with you at a consultation and explain the options available, but this is not something that can be answered generally without that discussion.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Your position depends on your circumstances and the current law; please get advice on your own situation. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.