To be eligible for legal advice and assistance in grievance/discipline/capability matters: 

1. You must be a full member of the IPA at the time the event originated.
2. You must have paid your subscriptions to date and continue to pay your subscriptions for the duration of the matter.  

To be eligible for assistance in a disputed matter requiring us to lodge a claim on your behalf:

1. You must be a full member of the IPA at the time the event originated. 
2. You must have paid all your subscriptions to date and continue to pay your subscriptions for the duration of your case.  
3. You must not have instructed solicitors to act on your behalf.  
4. You must sign and return a copy of this document, confirming your understanding of the basis on which we will conduct work on your behalf.  

General points in respect of representation in employment disputes:

1. We will provide support, advice, assistance and representation all the time that we believe the case has reasonable prospects of success. This will be determined by the IPA at its absolute discretion.  In the event that the determination is disputed, you may appeal to the Chairman of the Executive Council, whose decision will be final.  
2. In the event that matters come to light which were not disclosed initially, or any fact comes to our attention that changes our views on the case or your eligibility to receive help, we reserve the right to withdraw legal help.  
3. Should you fail to follow legal advice, or do not co-operate in your case, we will withdraw legal help.