Employment disputes

This subtopic sets out the key considerations when bringing or defending employment actions in Ireland.

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   Practice Note: Ireland—Types of whistleblowing claim provides an overview of the types of whistleblowing claims, and the scope of protection for employees, under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Ireland). It outlines the four main types of claims—unfair dismissal, penalisation, tort of detriment, and health and safety-related complaints. It also addresses time limits, remedies, and the implications of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements

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   Practice Note: Ireland—Whistleblowing remedies outlines the remedies available under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Ireland) and the Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 (Ireland) for workers who suffer detriment or dismissal after making a protected disclosure. It covers interim relief applications made to the Circuit Court as well as