Labour Court upholds €5,000 recommendation for unnamed bus driver

The Labour Court upheld a €5,000 compensation recommendation for an unnamed bus driver, dismissing employer Paddy Sherry’s appeal. The decision was dated 24 August 2010. Sherry said the driver had threatened him and committed gross misconduct; the worker denied making threats. The Court found that the driver was not clearly told his continued employment was at risk and had no opportunity to answer the allegations before being dismissed. The Court said the Rights Commissioner’s findings were supported by the facts and that the recommended compensation was reasonable and fair. It affirmed the recommendation and disallowed the appeal.