Labour Court upholds £800 recommendation for Taldec worker dismissed after drinking incident

In 1998, the Labour Court upheld a Rights Commissioner’s recommendation that Taldec Limited pay a hotplate operative £800 in full and final settlement after his dismissal. Taldec said it dismissed the worker over drinking on company premises and conduct concerns. The worker said he was singled out after speaking up about working conditions, while colleagues involved in the drinking incident received warnings. Dated 7 October 1998, the Court found no basis to change the recommendation. Taldec had told the Court it had ceased trading and had no funds available to make the payment.