Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) in Ireland – Fair Process or Unfair Dismissal Risk?

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 15/07/2026
Performance Improvement Plans

Performance concerns can arise in any workplace, regardless of the size or sector of the business. When an employer believes an employee is not meeting the required standard, one common approach is to introduce a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). A properly managed PIP can provide employees with a genuine opportunity to improve while helping employers…

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Mental Health in the Workplace: Employer Responsibilities Under Irish Employment Law

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 10/07/2026
Mental Health in Workplace

Mental health is now recognised as an integral component of occupational health and safety rather than a discretionary matter of employee welfare. Although no employer can eliminate every source of workplace stress, Irish law imposes identifiable obligations to provide a working environment that protects both the physical and the psychological wellbeing of employees. Those obligations…

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Professional Reputation After Dismissal: Can Employers Owe Continuing Duties?

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 07/07/2026
Reputation After Dismissal

Losing a job can be one of the most challenging experiences in a person’s professional life. Beyond the immediate financial implications, many employees worry about something that can have long-term consequences—their professional reputation. A dismissal does not necessarily mark the end of the legal relationship between an employer and an employee. While the employment contract…

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What to Do If Your Employer Asks You to Resign Instead of Dismissing You

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 03/07/2026
Employee right

Employment disputes can be stressful, particularly where an employer suggests that an employee should resign rather than face dismissal. While every workplace situation is different, the decision to resign can have important legal consequences under Irish employment law. At Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors, we regularly advise employees throughout Cork and Ireland on workplace disputes,…

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Can Employees Refuse to Return to the Office? Understanding Hybrid Working Disputes in Cork

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 29/06/2026
Hybrid Working Disputes

Hybrid working has become one of the most significant workplace developments in recent years. For many employees in Cork and throughout Ireland, working remotely is no longer viewed as a temporary arrangement but as an established part of their professional lives. At the same time, many employers have begun introducing return-to-office policies, citing operational needs,…

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Employer Not Paying Wages on Time? Your Rights Under Irish Employment Law

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 25/06/2026
Employer Not Paying Wages

For most employees, receiving wages on time is not simply a matter of convenience—it is an essential part of everyday financial security. Employees rely on their wages to pay rent or mortgages, household bills, childcare costs, transport expenses, and other day-to-day commitments. When wages are delayed, employees can quickly find themselves facing financial pressure and…

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What Can You Do If Your Holiday Pay Is Incorrect? Cork Employment Solicitors Explain

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 23/06/2026
Holiday Pay Is Incorrect

For many employees, annual leave is an essential opportunity to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Alongside the right to take annual leave comes the right to receive the correct holiday pay. Unfortunately, disputes can arise when employees discover that their holiday pay appears lower than expected or has been calculated incorrectly. At…

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Resignation vs Dismissal in Ireland: Advice from Employment Solicitors in Cork

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 15/06/2026
Resignation vs Dismissal in Ireland

Employment relationships do not always end in the same way. In some cases, an employee chooses to leave their position voluntarily. In others, the employer makes the decision to terminate the employment relationship. Understanding the distinction between resignation and dismissal is important, as each situation carries different legal implications and potential rights under Irish employment…

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Can Temporary or Part-Time Workers Claim Employment Rights in Cork?

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 09/06/2026
Employment Rights in Cork

Temporary and part-time work arrangements have become increasingly common across Ireland in recent years. From hospitality and retail to healthcare, administration, and seasonal work, many employees in Cork and throughout Ireland now work under flexible arrangements rather than traditional full-time contracts. However, a common misconception remains that temporary or part-time workers have fewer legal protections…

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Can an Employer Monitor Your Emails or Messages at Work? Employment Law Guidance for Workers in Cork

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 20/05/2026
Emails or Messages at Work

Digital communication has become a routine part of modern working life. Emails, messaging platforms, video calls, and workplace communication systems are now used daily across businesses in Cork and throughout Ireland. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into employment, many employees are asking an important question: can an employer legally monitor emails or private messages at…

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