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An employment permit compliance review for employers in Ireland is a solicitor’s check that your employment permit holders are employed in line with their permits. This service reviews your employment permit holdings, covering role match, salary, hours, location and right-to-work documentation. It is for employers who want to confirm that what is happening in practice still matches what was set out in each permit application.
What’s included
- A solicitor compliance review of your Employment Permit holdings
- Review of role match, salary, hours, location and right-to-work documentation
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Employers with several staff on employment permits
- Employers whose permit holders’ roles, pay or locations have changed since the permit was issued
- Businesses preparing to renew permits
- HR teams that want independent assurance on permit compliance
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then review your permit holdings against each employee’s current role, salary, hours and location.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an employment permit compliance review cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Why check that permit holders still match their permits?
Employment permits are granted on the basis of particular details, such as the role, salary and location. If those change without being addressed, it can cause problems at renewal or for the employee’s permission.
What if the review finds a mismatch?
a solicitor would explain the issue and the options for dealing with it. Acting early usually gives more options than waiting until renewal.
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