ADJ-00007260

ADJUDICATION OFFICER DECISION/RECOMMENDATION

Adjudication Reference: ADJ-00007260

Parties:

 Complaint(s):

Date of Adjudication Hearing: 22/06/2017

Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Jim O'Connell

Procedure:

In accordance with Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Acts 1969 following the referral of the complaint(s)/dispute(s) to me by the Director General, I inquired into the complaint(s)/dispute(s) and gave the parties an opportunity to be heard by me and to present to me any evidence relevant to the complaint(s)/dispute(s).

Background

The claimant is employed by the respondent as a HGV driver. It was submitted on his behalf that he is being underpaid by 32p per hour for the position he holds. The Union is seeking the implementation of the appropriate rate of pay for their member.

The respondent submitted details of rates of pay.

It was also stated that the claimant was not under paid for his position

Findings

Both parties made submissions at the hearing.

I find the existing working relationship between the parties to be very professional and on that basis I am making the following;

Recommendation

Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Acts, 1969 requires that I make a recommendation in relation to the dispute

That the claimant is paid the .32 per hour from the date of this recommendation. It is done so on the clear understanding that it is without precedent and cannot be used in any future case that may arise between the parties.

Dated:   27/09/17

Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Jim O'Connell