Labour Court upholds recommendation in Fás bullying investigation appeal

The Labour Court upheld a Rights Commissioner’s recommendation in a worker’s appeal over the investigation of his bullying complaint at Fás. The Court’s decision was dated 6 August 2007, and it agreed that compensation was not warranted. The worker and his union argued that the investigation used an unagreed policy and objected to aspects of the process. Fás said the allegations had been thoroughly investigated and the worker had received an extensive appeal process. The Court agreed that the investigator’s report found fault on both sides. It recommended that the parties work with an outside facilitator or mediator to address underlying difficulties and restore a positive, professional working environment.