Employment Law Support for Employers
At Orpen Franks Solicitors LLP, we understand the challenges employers face in today's complex employment law landscape. From drafting robust employment contracts and HR policies to managing disciplinary procedures, redundancies and workplace disputes, and defending against Workplace Relations Commission and Court claims, our specialist team provides practical, proactive legal advice that helps you stay compliant and protect your business.
We work with employers of all sizes – from start-ups and SMEs to large corporations – advising on everything from day-to-day HR issues to contentious disputes before the Workplace Relations Commission and Courts Our approach is to help you avoid costly disputes wherever possible, while ensuring you’re fully prepared if a claim does arise.
How We Help Employers
Our employment law services for employers cover the full employment lifecycle:
Detailed Employer Services
Why Employers Choose Orpen Franks
Q&A for Employers
A comprehensive employment contract should include job title and description, salary and benefits, working hours, notice periods, confidentiality and IP clauses, post-termination restrictions, dispute resolution procedures and reference to your HR policies. We advise on all the required key terms to protect your business.
Fair dismissal requires following a fair procedure, including clear communication of the issue, an opportunity for the employee to respond, a disciplinary hearing (if appropriate) and a right of appeal. The reason for dismissal must be fair and reasonable. Early legal advice can help you navigate this process.
Lawful redundancy requires genuine business reasons, fair selection criteria, consultation with affected employees, consideration of alternatives and fair severance packages. We advise on each step to ensure compliance and minimize dispute risk.
A fair investigation requires impartiality, confidentiality, proper documentation, interviews with all parties and witnesses, and a timely conclusion. We advise on investigation procedures and help you implement appropriate remedies.
TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Regulations) protects employee rights when a business or part of a business is transferred. We advise on your obligations, information and consultation procedures, and help you manage the transition smoothly.
