Labour Court Database __________________________________________________________________________________ File Number: CD95675 Case Number: LCR15062 Section / Act: S20(1) Parties: BLACKTIE - and - A WORKER |
Alleged unfair dismissal.
Recommendation:
The court notes that the employer in this case opted not to attend
the hearing.
Having considered the evidence submitted by the claimant the Court
has concluded that he was unfairly treated.
The Court accordingly recommends that he be paid a sum of £1,000
as compensation and be issued with a positive reference.
Division: Ms Owens Mr Pierce Mr Rorke
Text of Document__________________________________________________________________
CD95675 RECOMMENDATION NO. LCR15062
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACTS, 1946 TO 1990
SECTION 20(1), INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT, 1969
PARTIES:
BLACKTIE
AND
A WORKER
SUBJECT:
1. Alleged unfair dismissal.
BACKGROUND:
2. The worker concerned commenced employment with the Company as
a manager on the 15th May, 1995. The worker was dismissed on
the 14th October, 1995. The Company is involved in the
hiring of formal dress wear for special occasions. The
worker claimed that his dismissal was unfair. He sought to
refer the dispute to a Rights Commissioner for investigation
and recommendation but the Company objected to such an
investigation. On the 15th November, 1995 the worker
referred the dispute to the Labour Court under Section 20(1)
of the Industrial Relations Act, 1969 and agreed to be bound
by the Court's recommendation. The Court investigated the
dispute on 18th December, 1995. The Company indicated by
telephone that it would not be attending the Court hearing.
WORKER'S ARGUMENTS:
3. 1. The worker was commended by management on a number of
occasions regarding his ability and dedication to
perform his duties competently. He was shocked when
informed that his employment was being terminated.
2. In July, 1995 the worker was made salesman of the month
by the Company. He was happy in his employment and
expected his career to continue with this Company.
3. The worker served in various branches of the Company
with distinction and got on very well with his fellow
workers.
4. The worker had been told by the Company that he had a
good future to look forward to and that he was a
valuable asset to them.
RECOMMENDATION:
The court notes that the employer in this case opted not to attend
the hearing.
Having considered the evidence submitted by the claimant the Court
has concluded that he was unfairly treated.
The Court accordingly recommends that he be paid a sum of £1,000
as compensation and be issued with a positive reference.
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Signed on behalf of the Labour Court
15th January, 1996 Evelyn Owens
L.W./D.T. ____________
Chairman
Note
Enquiries concerning this Recommendation should be addressed to
Mr. Larry Wisely, Court Secretary.