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Settlement negotiation support in Ireland helps employers resolve employment disputes by agreement rather than through a hearing. This Settlement Negotiation Support service provides professionally drafted, Ireland-specific documents and support under Irish employment legislation, tailored to your circumstances. It is suitable for SMEs, HR managers, in-house teams and small employers facing a dispute or a potential claim, without open-ended hourly billing at the outset. 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 facing a potential WRC claim
- Employers negotiating an exit with an employee
- Businesses that have received a solicitor’s letter from an employee
- Employers who want a dispute resolved confidentially
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 prepare 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 settlement negotiation support cost in Ireland?
Fees for work of this kind are typically set on application: a solicitor would typically confirm the fee once the matter has been reviewed and before any work begins. Any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply.
Why settle an employment dispute?
Settlement can save time, cost and management effort and give certainty, compared with a contested hearing.
Does the employee need independent legal advice?
For a settlement to resolve potential claims effectively, the employee should generally receive independent legal advice before signing.
For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.
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