Labour Court rejects union’s appeal over €1,000 career-break recommendation

The Labour Court rejected the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union’s appeal on a worker’s behalf and upheld a €1,000 recommendation in a dispute over her return to work at HSE South after a career break. The decision was signed on 24 April 2012. The union sought €8,000 for claimed lost earnings, arguing that the worker had not been told she might wait up to 12 months for a suitable post. HSE South said the scheme’s terms had been explained. The Court was satisfied she was told about the possible wait when she notified the employer of her intention to return, found her return complied with the scheme, and upheld the recommendation in full and final settlement.