Employment Disputes and Legal Advocacy
If you are facing problems at work — unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, discrimination or unsafe working conditions — we can help you understand your rights and find the right path to support. Below you will find links to Irish institutions and organisations dealing with employment disputes and legal advocacy.
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An independent state agency providing comprehensive and free information on employment rights, social benefits and legal remedies. In addition to the website, phone support and walk-in centres are available throughout the country.
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The state authority responsible for workplace safety, health protection and safe working conditions.
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A non-governmental organisation offering free initial legal advice, including on employment law matters.
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A mandatory one-day health and safety awareness training course required for anyone working on construction sites in Ireland. The card must be obtained before starting work. Average cost: approximately €160.
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The same Safe Pass course offered by EHS International — an accredited training provider with sessions available across Ireland. Suitable for those looking for courses outside County Mayo. Average cost: approximately €160.
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The umbrella organisation for trade unions in Ireland. Through the ICTU website you can find the relevant union for your sector (e.g. SIPTU for manufacturing, services and the public sector, or Fórsa), which provide legal and practical advocacy for their members.
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Ireland's largest trade union, representing workers in manufacturing, services and the public sector. It provides legal support, representation in disputes with employers and collective bargaining on working conditions.
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A free information service providing advice to both employees and employers on employment rights and labour legislation in Ireland.
Job Search
In Ireland, job seekers use a range of general job portals and state services, as well as sector-specific websites:
Major and most popular job portals
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One of the largest and most recognised job portals in Ireland. Particularly strong in professional sectors such as IT, finance, engineering, management and administration.
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A very popular site with a wide range of vacancies across all sectors — from hospitality, retail and service industries to construction and logistics.
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A comprehensive job search engine that aggregates listings from company websites and other portals.
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The official job portal of the Irish Department of Social Protection. It carries both regular job listings and state-supported employment programmes (Community Employment schemes).
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A favourite portal among Ireland's leading employers and recruitment agencies.
Professional networks and international portals
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Widely used in Ireland, particularly in multinational companies and for roles in technology, marketing, finance and management.
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Allows you to search for vacancies as well as read reviews from other employees about specific employers and salary levels.
Public sector, education and NGOs
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The official site for jobs in the Irish civil service, local authorities, the police (Garda), the prison service and other state bodies.
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The main resource portal for vacancies in Ireland's NGO, community and charity sectors.
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The main site for vacancies in the education sector (teachers, lecturers, support staff and school administrators).
Leading Recruitment Agencies
One of the quickest ways to find work in a specific sector is to submit your CV to recruitment agencies:
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Wide range of profiles: IT, healthcare, administration.
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Finance, technology, legal, HR.
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Construction, engineering, finance, IT.
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A general and specialist recruitment network.
