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A WRC claim preparation pack in Ireland gives employees professional legal help to prepare and lodge a complaint with the Workplace Relations Commission. It is delivered online and covers advice on the correct claim type, preparation of the complaint, time limits, evidence and a written summary of your position.Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What’s included
- Review of your employment situation and advice on the correct claim type
- Preparation of your WRC complaint
- Advice on time limits and how to meet them
- Guidance on evidence gathering and documentation
- Written summary of your legal position and likely outcome range
- Support up to lodgement of the complaint
- 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
- Employees considering an unfair dismissal claim
- Employees with pay, hours or leave complaints
- Employees with discrimination or penalisation claims
- Employees who want help preparing without full representation
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 advise on your claim and prepares your complaint for lodgement.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does WRC claim preparation 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.
Is there a time limit for WRC complaints?
Most complaints must be made within six months of the contravention, extendable to twelve months for reasonable cause.
Is representation included?
No. Representation at the hearing may be available as a separate engagement.
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