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A long-term absence management review in Ireland helps employers deal fairly and lawfully with an employee who has been absent for an extended period, usually through illness. This Long-Term Absence Management Review service is Ireland-specific and carried out under Irish employment legislation, tailored to your circumstances. It is suitable for SMEs, HR managers, in-house teams and small employers, without hourly billing. This service is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested or high-value matters; for complex disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
What’s included
- Document(s) drafted under Irish employment legislation, including the Workplace Relations Commission framework
- One round of review and tailoring against your specific circumstances
- Plain-English guidance notes you can hand to your line manager or HR lead
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- 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 an employee on long-term sick leave
- Managers unsure how to keep in contact appropriately
- Employers considering whether a return to work is possible
- Employers concerned about disability discrimination risks
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.
- the template then prepares your document(s) from the details you return, with one round of review and tailoring against your circumstances.
- Your document(s) and plain-English guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a long-term absence 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.
Can an employer dismiss someone on long-term sick leave?
Dismissal for incapacity is possible in some cases, but only after a fair process, up-to-date medical evidence and consideration of reasonable accommodation. It carries significant legal risk if handled poorly.
What is reasonable accommodation?
Employers must take appropriate measures to enable a person with a disability to do their job, unless this would impose a disproportionate burden.
For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.
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