Labour Court rejects worker’s appeal and upholds £300 recommendation against Riverland

In 1995, the Labour Court rejected a worker’s appeal and upheld a £300 recommendation in a dispute with Riverland Limited (trading as The Long Stone). The decision was dated 1 August 1995. The dispute followed the worker’s refusal to work on St Patrick’s Day after asking about his rate of pay. He said he had not been told that a day off in lieu applied. The company said he left colleagues during a busy period and that his suspension was justified. The Rights Commissioner found the dismissal process lacked prior procedure and recommended a settlement of £300.