Labour Court raises Swissco overtime recommendation from £250 to £500

The Labour Court increased a Rights Commissioner’s recommended payment from £250 to £500 for a worker at Swissco Limited after an appeal over overtime allocation. The decision was signed on 7 June 2000. The worker’s union said a new overtime rotation reduced his hours and sought compensation. Swissco said a business downturn and working-time requirements prompted the change. The Court noted its effect on the worker’s ability to plan with a co-worker and that the change had not been discussed with him in advance.