Raheny sits in the Dublin 5 postal district, within the Dublin City Council area, and the workplace problems we hear about from people here are much the same ones that come up anywhere in that part of the city: a dismissal that feels wrong, a redundancy that does not add up, or a grievance that has gone nowhere internally. Searching for an employment law solicitor in Raheny usually means something specific has already happened at work and you want to understand where you stand before you do anything further. Richard O’Shea advises employees and employers on these matters and can take instructions from Raheny without you needing to travel to a particular office first.
The Workplace Questions Raheny Employees and Employers Raise With Us First
Most calls start with a dismissal or a resignation under pressure. Someone has been let go, or feels they had no real choice but to leave, and wants to know whether what happened amounts to unfair or constructive dismissal, and what that would actually involve going forward. Others are further along already, dealing with a redundancy process that seems to have skipped proper steps, or a disciplinary procedure that moved faster than their contract or the company’s own policy allows.
A smaller but steady group of enquiries come from people dealing with bullying or ongoing stress at work, or with a grievance they raised that was not handled properly. We also hear from employers, usually about a settlement agreement they want drafted correctly, a contract they want reviewed before it is issued, or a complaint lodged against them with the Workplace Relations Commission that they need advice on responding to.
Building the Right Approach Before Any Letter or Complaint Is Sent
Before anything goes out in writing, we look at the full picture: your contract, any correspondence with your employer or employee, notes from meetings, and the sequence of events as you understand it. This matters because the right next step depends heavily on the detail. A grievance that has not yet been raised internally is a different situation to one that has already gone through a full process and stalled, and the position on time limits and procedure depends on the circumstances and current law.
Once we understand what has actually happened, we set out the realistic options, whether that means a formal letter, a WRC complaint, negotiation toward a settlement, or simply advice on how to handle a situation that has not yet escalated. We do not send anything or take any formal step without discussing it with you first, so you know what is being done in your name and why.
Advising Clients Across Raheny, Kilbarrack, Coolock and Artane
Raheny is close to Kilbarrack, Coolock and Artane, all within a couple of kilometres, and we take on employment matters from across this part of Dublin 5 and the surrounding areas in the Dublin City Council area. Workplaces here range from small local businesses to larger employers along the main routes through the area, and the employment issues that arise are not confined to any one of them.
Consultations can be arranged by phone or video call where that suits your work schedule better than travelling, and we work from offices in Dublin city centre and in Kilkenny, so location in Raheny itself is not a barrier to getting advice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to come to an office in person to get advice?
No. Consultations can usually be arranged by phone or video call, which many clients from Raheny find easier to fit around work. If an in-person meeting is preferred, that can be discussed when you get in touch.
How quickly do I need to act after a dismissal or workplace incident?
Time limits can apply to certain types of employment claim, but the position depends on the circumstances and current law, so it is worth getting advice as soon as you can rather than assuming a particular deadline applies.
Can you advise employers as well as employees in Raheny?
Yes. We advise both sides of the employment relationship, including on contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures, settlement agreements and responding to WRC complaints.
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.