Labour Court affirms recommendation in Aer Lingus crew case

The Labour Court affirmed a Rights Commissioner's recommendation concerning an Aer Lingus cabin crew worker and added directions to restore certain losses. The decision was signed on 14 June 2010. The union appealed, seeking greater compensation; Aer Lingus said the paid suspension was part of an investigation and no disciplinary sanction was imposed. The Court said there was no basis to impute wrongdoing to the crew and found the company's response in suspending them unreasonable. It said losses from sick leave caused by the events and from attending meetings and hearings should be restored. The original recommendation included four weeks' additional paid leave, which Aer Lingus agreed could be paid in cash if the worker preferred.