Labour Court rejects union appeal over Hallmark Cards worker’s higher grade claim

The Labour Court rejected the Amalgamated Transport And General Workers Union’s appeal over a Hallmark Cards worker’s bid for a higher grade, upholding the Rights Commissioner’s recommendation that the claim fail. The decision was signed on 23 August 1995. The worker had covered a Grade III payroll clerk post for 15 months and had reasonable expectations of becoming the likely candidate, the Court said. Hallmark Cards filled the vacancy with a Grade III clerk surplus to requirements in another section. The Court suggested the worker’s skills and experience be considered if a suitable future vacancy arose.