Kildare Town lies about 18 km west of Naas, with Milltown, Newbridge and Athgarvan all close by, and the workplace issues we see from this part of County Kildare are much the same as anywhere else in Leinster: a dismissal that feels unfair, a redundancy that does not sit right, or a grievance that has gone nowhere. Richard O’Shea, solicitor, advises people searching for an employment law solicitor in Kildare Town through the Employment Law Solicitor service run by Mary Molloy & Company Solicitors. Consultations can be arranged by phone, video call or in person, and you do not need to be near either of our offices to get advice.
What Kildare Town Employees and Employers Want to Know First
Most people who contact us from Kildare Town have already lived with the problem for some time before deciding to ask for advice. Common questions include whether a dismissal was handled properly, whether a redundancy is genuine or whether it is being used to remove a particular employee, and what options exist once a workplace grievance has been raised but not resolved. Others are dealing with bullying or ongoing stress at work and want to understand where that leaves them, both in terms of their own position and any formal complaint they might bring.
Employers in the area tend to ask a different set of questions: how to run a fair process before dismissing someone, what a settlement agreement needs to contain to be effective, or how to respond once a WRC complaint has been lodged against them. We advise both sides, and the starting point is always the same, which is understanding exactly what has happened and what documents exist, before anything is said about next steps.
Working Out the Right Approach Before We Take Any Action
Before we draft a letter, respond to one, or advise on a WRC complaint, we go through the relevant contract, correspondence, policies and any notes of meetings that exist. Employment matters are usually decided on the detail, so we want to see what was actually written and said, not just how events are remembered. This also helps us explain honestly what the options are, rather than guessing at a position based on an incomplete picture.
Once we have the full picture, we set out the realistic choices open to you, whether that is raising a grievance, negotiating an exit, defending a claim or lodging one. We do not promise a particular result, because employment matters depend on the facts and on current law, and those vary from case to case. What we can do is make sure you understand the process ahead of you and what each option involves before you commit to it.
Serving Kildare Town, Milltown, Newbridge and Athgarvan
Kildare Town falls within the Kildare County Council local authority area, in County Kildare, Leinster, and we work with clients across the towns around it, including Milltown, Newbridge and Athgarvan. We do not hold office hours in Kildare Town itself, but that does not change how the advice is given: meetings are arranged by phone or video call where that suits, or in person at one of our offices if you prefer to meet face to face.
Being within reach of Newbridge and the wider mid-Kildare area means we regularly advise people working across a mix of retail, hospitality, agriculture, logistics and public sector employers, which covers most of the workplace disputes that arise locally. Wherever you are based in the area, the contact page on our website is the quickest way to get in touch and arrange a time to talk.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to an office to get advice?
No. Consultations can be arranged by phone or video call, which suits most clients in Kildare Town and the surrounding area. If you prefer to meet in person, that can be arranged at one of our offices.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
It helps to have your contract of employment, any relevant correspondence or emails, and notes of meetings or incidents you want to discuss. If you do not have everything to hand, we can still have an initial conversation and work out what is needed from there.
Can you help if my employer has already started a disciplinary process?
Yes, we advise employees and employers at any stage of a workplace process, including where a disciplinary or grievance procedure is already underway. The right approach depends on the circumstances, so it is worth getting advice as early as possible.
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.