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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Can a Workplace Investigation Continue After You Resign? A Guide for Employees in Cork and Ireland

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 09/07/2026
Workplace Investigation

Resigning from a job is often viewed as the end of the employment relationship. However, employees are sometimes surprised to learn that a workplace investigation does not always end simply because they have handed in their notice or left their role. Whether an investigation can continue after resignation depends on the circumstances, the employer’s reasons…

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Can HR Be Wrong? What Employees Should Know About Workplace Disputes

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 08/07/2026
Workplace Disputes

Human Resources (HR) departments play an important role in managing workplace issues, supporting employees, and helping employers meet their legal obligations. In many organisations, HR professionals are responsible for handling grievances, disciplinary procedures, workplace investigations, and employee relations. While HR departments aim to act fairly and professionally, employees sometimes question whether a process has been…

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No Employment Contract? Understanding Your Rights Under Irish Employment Law

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 07/07/2026
No Employment Contract?

Starting a new job is often an exciting step, but not every employment relationship begins with a formal written contract. Many employees in Cork and throughout Ireland commence work without receiving a written employment contract or statement of terms, leaving them uncertain about their legal rights. The absence of a written contract does not necessarily…

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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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Deepfake Audio and Fake Screenshots in Employment Investigations: What Does Irish Employment Law Say?

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 03/07/2026
Employment law

Artificial intelligence is changing the modern workplace at an extraordinary pace. While AI offers many practical benefits, it has also created new challenges for employers and employees, particularly during workplace investigations. One emerging concern is the use of deepfake audio, manipulated images, and fabricated screenshots. As these technologies become increasingly convincing, employers carrying out disciplinary…

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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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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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Can Informal Workplace Comments Lead to Employment Disputes in Cork?

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 13/05/2026
Informal Workplace Comments

Workplace communication is often informal. Conversations between colleagues may take place casually in offices, online meetings, staff messaging platforms, or social settings connected to work. While many comments may appear harmless at the time, certain remarks can lead to misunderstandings, complaints, or formal employment law disputes. In Cork and throughout Ireland, employers and employees are…

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Am I Entitled to Redundancy Pay in Ireland? | Cork Employment Solicitor Explains

By Dylan Green & Associates Solicitors | 06/05/2026
Redundancy Pay | redundancy in Cork

In today’s changing economic landscape, redundancy has become an increasingly common experience for employees across Ireland. While losing a job can be stressful and uncertain, the law provides clear protections and entitlements designed to ensure fairness. If you are facing redundancy in Cork, one of the first questions you may have is whether you are…

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