Employment Law

Our highly experienced team of Employment Law experts help clients keep pace with rapid changes in business structures and workforce dynamics.

Expertise

Our team advises on a wide range of Irish and multinational companies delivering practical commerical advice to organisations. We assist senior executives on all aspects of workplace relations and contractual relations.

Services

  • Agency workers
  • Alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation
  • Employment contracts, staff handbooks and employment permits
  • Data protection – obligations, responses to requests, policies
  • Complaints – advising employers on bullying, harassment, and work-related stress
  • Equality compliance – from interviews to employment
  • Fixed-term workers – contracts, renewals, obligations and disputes
  • Freedom of information obligations and procedures
  • Health and Safety, including risk assessments, prosecutions and investigations
  • Industrial relations – strategies for change, negotiations and industrial action
  • Information and consultation – EROs, REAs and Joint Labour Committees
  • Investigations
  • Leave – maternity, adoptive, parental, carers, force-majeure, career breaks
  • Outsourcing – transfer regulations, contractual arrangements for staff, fixed-term, agency, part-time and temporary workers
  • Performance – absence, misconduct, professional difficulties
  • Procedure – policies and procedures for workplace complaints including disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment, internet and social media
  • Record keeping – Garda vetting and references
  • Restructuring and Redundancy
  • Retirement – age, pension, redundancy schemes
  • Whistleblowing – policies, claims and investigations.
‘Hayes are amazing. I have worked with a large number of legal firms over the years and none of them compare to Hayes. Hayes are prompt, responsive, understanding, they always give great advice, they are good value for money, they make you feel like you are the only person they are supporting, they are highly knowledgeable and they understand the commercial reality of a business.’ 
Legal 500 2025
'The team at Hayes Solicitors is helpful, knowledgeable and works very quickly to an extremely high standard.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
‘They possess an empathetic and client-centred approach, understanding that complex issues often require sensitivity and patience. They are passionate advocates for their clients, providing unwavering support and guiding them through challenging situations. Their ability to navigate complex situations with integrity and clarity leaves a lasting impression.’ 
Legal 500 2025
'Hayes Solicitors offers a highly specialised range of services tailored to meet the nuanced needs of its clients. It stands out for its innovative, tailored client service and thought leadership.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
‘I specifically was dealing with Breda O’Malley. She was very knowledgeable and supportive. I felt she was absolutely on my side and I could trust her and her team.'
Legal 500 2025
‘Breda O’Malley's deep knowledge, professionalism, and personable approach have been truly impressive. Furthermore, their dedication to being results-driven has consistently led to outstanding outcomes.'
Legal 500 2025
‘Good attention to detail whilst not losing sight of the overall objective; using relatively cost-effective ways of achieving the objective and ensuring the case does not go off track.’
Legal 500 2025
'Anne Lyne is a steadfast trusty solicitor who is an expert in her field.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
‘We’ve been working with Anne Lyne ... on several employment matters. Their engagement with all matters, and in particular, one case, has been excellent. The advice has been sound.’
Legal 500 EMEA 2024
'Anne is a thought leader and industry expert and ensures that clients receive exceptional care and tailored support in a holistic and collaborative manner.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
'Catherine Jane O’Rourke's extensive knowledge, professionalism, and approachable demeanour have made our interactions both pleasant and productive.’
Legal 500 2025
'Breda is one of the best in her field.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
‘I found these guys to be very professional and empathetic. I was absolutely delighted with the service I received from them.’
Legal 500 2025
'Breda is absolutely fantastic. She is exceptionally good at what she does.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
'Hayes truly delivers exceptional client care through its personal touch and commitment to individualised support.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
'The team brings a holistic approach to addressing legal issues within the context of our firm, industry and specific needs.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
'The team's strength is its expertise, commercial understanding, speed, responsiveness and all-round service.'
Chambers and Partners 2025
‘The Hayes employment team led by Breda O’Malley bring outstanding employment law understanding, practical commercial advice and a focus on reaching outcomes in the client’s best interests. You always feel like they have your back in challenging employment law situations. They never feel like a hired gun but rather as a partner invested in getting the best outcome for their client.’
Legal 500 EMEA 2024
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