Labour Court overturns one-week payment recommendation in Scoil Eoghan caretaker dispute

In 1999, the Labour Court overturned a Rights Commissioner’s recommendation for a part-time caretaker at Scoil Eoghan to receive one week’s wages after his employment ended. The Court dated its decision 13 April 1999 and decided no termination payment was due. The Rights Commissioner had found the dismissal was not unfair but recommended the payment in full settlement. The caretaker appealed. The Court found management’s actions fair and reasonable in the circumstances.