Labour Court upholds Eircom disciplinary sanction after worker’s appeal fails

The Labour Court upheld a disciplinary sanction imposed by Eircom Limited after a worker’s appeal failed. The decision was dated 27 January 2009. The sanction removed the worker from his normal weekly rota, including weekend, evening and night duties, reducing his weekly earnings. He argued that the company had not followed its disciplinary code and had disregarded complaints about his working conditions and a request for counselling. Eircom said the Rights Commissioner was right to find that the procedures were fair and reasonable. The Labour Court agreed, finding that the procedures followed the company’s disciplinary rules and that the sanction was appropriate in the circumstances.