A workplace problem rarely waits for a convenient time, and by the time most people look for an employment law solicitor in Wexford Town, something specific has already happened: a dismissal letter, a grievance that has gone nowhere, or a redundancy that does not add up. We advise employees and employers in Wexford, the county town of Wexford, and across the surrounding area, including Castlebridge and Curracloe.
The Shape of an Employment Case From Enquiry to Advice
Most matters start the same way: we listen to what has happened, read whatever documents exist, a contract, an email chain, a dismissal letter, a grievance outcome, and work out what the real issue is. That might be an unfair or constructive dismissal, a redundancy process that was not run properly, a discrimination complaint, or a dispute over a settlement agreement. We do not jump to a conclusion before we have seen the detail, because the right next step for one case can be the wrong one for another.
From there, the advice usually sets out the realistic options, whether that is raising a formal grievance, negotiating directly with the employer, lodging a complaint with the Workplace Relations Commission, or simply holding off while more information comes in. We explain what each route involves and what it might require of you, without promising a particular result, because that depends on the facts and on how the other side responds.
Fitting a Consultation Into a Working Week in Wexford Town
People contacting us from Wexford Town are often still working, which makes timing matter. Consultations can be arranged by phone or video call, or in person at our offices in Dublin 7 or Kilkenny, whichever suits you better. We work around ordinary working hours where we can, since most employment issues come up while someone still has a job to go to.
What helps most at the first conversation is whatever paperwork exists: the contract of employment, any written warnings or grievance correspondence, the dismissal or redundancy letter if there is one, and a rough timeline of what happened and when. Time limits apply to WRC complaints and other employment claims, but the position depends on the circumstances and current law, so it is worth getting advice sooner rather than later rather than assuming a deadline has passed.
Serving Wexford Town, Castlebridge, Curracloe and Rosslare
Wexford Town sits at the heart of its own county within Leinster, with Castlebridge about 5 km away, Curracloe around 8 km, and Rosslare roughly 9 km to the south-east. We take instructions from employees and employers right across that area, not just the town itself, and clients from anywhere in Ireland can reach us through the contact page on this website.
Our offices are in Kilkenny and in Dublin 7, but the advice we give does not depend on where you happen to be sitting. Richard O’Shea handles employment matters for clients across County Wexford in the same way as those closer to either office, by phone, by video call, or in person where that works better for you.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Wexford Town?
No, our offices are in Kilkenny and in Dublin 7. Clients in Wexford Town are usually advised by phone or video call, or can meet in person at either office if that is more convenient.
What kind of workplace issues can you help with?
We advise on unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, redundancy, WRC complaints, discrimination and equality issues, bullying and stress at work, grievances, protected disclosures, settlement agreements and employment contracts. If your issue is not listed here, it is still worth getting in touch to ask.
How do I start if I think I have a workplace problem?
The best first step is to contact us through the website’s contact page with a short outline of what has happened. We will then arrange a consultation by phone, video call or in person to go through the detail and talk through the realistic options.
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.