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Frequently asked questions
Answers to what Irish employers ask us most, from how much HR support costs to WRC claims, contracts and health & safety.
PurpleTree works on a fixed monthly fee rather than hourly rates, so you always know the cost before you commit. The fee depends on your headcount and the level of cover you need, from core compliance to full WRC representation and health & safety. You can see an estimated monthly figure with the estimator on our pricing page, then we confirm the exact price in writing on a short scoping call.
A fixed monthly fee. Hourly billing makes employers hesitate to ask for help, which is exactly when small issues turn into expensive ones. Our retainers include unlimited phone and email advice for one predictable price, so the meter is never running when you call.
Once you employ even one person you have legal obligations under Irish employment law, from written terms of employment to working time records and fair procedures. PurpleTree gives you those foundations and someone to call before a problem becomes a WRC claim.
Every retainer includes unlimited phone and email advice, compliant contracts and a policy handbook, and proactive support as legislation changes. Higher tiers add a named advisor, WRC representation and a health & safety programme. We confirm the exact scope on a short scoping call. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
There is no long tie-in. We agree a notice period rather than a multi-year contract, because we would rather earn your business every month than trap you in it.
Retainer clients get same-day responses to phone and email queries during business hours. Urgent issues such as a disciplinary or a sudden resignation are prioritised, so you are never left waiting on a decision.
We do. We draft contracts and an employee handbook tailored to your business and keep them up to date as the law changes, so your documents are never the weak point in a dispute. This sits within our employment advice service.
Yes. We guide you through WRC inspections and adjudication, help you prepare documentation and fair procedures, and on our advice and strategic tiers we represent you at the WRC and the Labour Court. The earlier you bring us in, the more options you have.
Yes. Alongside HR and employment law we prepare safety statements, carry out risk assessments and run a health & safety programme, so your obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act are covered in one place by one team.
We support employers right across Ireland. We are based in Longford, and advice is delivered by phone, email and video wherever you are, with on-site days available on our strategic tier.
We work with employers in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, retail and beyond. Each sector carries its own employment and safety risks, so we tailor contracts, policies and safety documentation to how your business actually operates. See our industries for more.
Start with a compliant written contract, the right pre-employment checks and a few core policies, then make sure your payroll and working time records are set up correctly. We put all of that in place for first-time employers and stay on hand for the questions that come up afterwards. Get in touch and we will walk you through it.
Book a free consultation. We will talk through where your business stands, recommend the right level of support and confirm your fixed monthly fee in writing. You decide where it goes from there. You can contact us here or call the team directly.