FULL RECOMMENDATION
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACTS, 1946 TO 1990 SECTION 15(1), EMPLOYEES (PROVISION OF INFORMATION AND CONSULTATION) ACT, 2006 PARTIES : HSE WEST - AND - IMPACT, SIPTU & PNA DIVISION : Chairman: Mr Hayes Employer Member: Mr Murphy Worker Member: Mr McCarthy |
1. Complaint (Provision Of Information & Consultation).
BACKGROUND:
2. The Unions referred this case to the Labour Court in accordance with Section 15(1) of the Information and Consultation Act, 2006 on the 7th March, 2014. A Labour Court hearing took place on the 30th September, 2013. The following is the Determination of the Court:
RECOMMENDATION:
Having carefully considered the submissions of all parties to this dispute the Court finds that, consistent with the terms of the Consultation Agreement in place, Management should have consulted with the relevant trade unions before it took a decision to close the relevant facility in this case. The Court further recommends that Management take the steps to ensure compliance with that Agreement regarding such decisions in the future
The Court so recommends.
Signed on behalf of the Labour Court
Brendan Hayes
20th October, 2014______________________
JMcCDeputy Chairman
NOTE
Enquiries concerning this Recommendation should be addressed to Jonathan McCabe, Court Secretary.