FULL RECOMMENDATION
SECTION 28(1), ORGANISATION OF WORKING TIME ACT, 1997 PARTIES : EDEN SUNROOMS & CONSERVATORIES LIMITED - AND - RAFAL STARON (REPRESENTED BY BLAZEI NOWAK) DIVISION : Chairman: Mr McGee Employer Member: Mr Doherty Worker Member: Mr O'Neill |
1. Appeal of a Rights Commissioner's Decision R-052614-Wt-07/MMG
BACKGROUND:
2. A complaint was received in accordance with Section 28(1), of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. The following is the Court's Determination.
DETERMINATION:
On the uncontested evidence of the Claimant, given the failure of the Employer to appear, the Court awards the complainant the sum of €1,416.00 in respect of the Employers failure to grant annual leave in breach of Section 19 of the Act and compensation of €5,000.00 in respect of excessive hours in breach of Section 15 of the Act. The Court therefore determines that the Company should pay to the Claimant the sum of €6,416.00.
Signed on behalf of the Labour Court
Raymond McGee
7th April, 2008______________________
JFDeputy Chairman
NOTE
Enquiries concerning this Determination should be addressed to John Foley, Court Secretary.