Labour Court rejects union appeal over Marks and Spencer supervisory appointment

In 1993, the Labour Court rejected the Irish Distributive And Administrative Trade Union’s appeal and upheld the Rights Commissioner’s recommendation on a temporary supervisory appointment at Marks And Spencer (Ireland) Limited’s Mary Street store. The decision was dated 26 March 1993. The Court said the company should have anticipated staff concerns and explained the change and its implications. It noted that the company would approach similar situations in a way more likely to gain staff acceptance.