Labour Court varies recommendation to £1,000 for Galway worker

The Labour Court varied a Rights Commissioner’s recommendation in a dispute involving Galway Voluntary Social Services and the Irish Municipal, Public And Civil Trade Union, directing payment of £1,000 to a worker in full and final settlement. The decision was dated 22 December 1999. The Rights Commissioner had recommended a £500 payment and a meeting to discuss work and a possible one-year contract. The employer appealed. The union said allegations against the worker had prompted changes to the contract offered; the employer said the changes reflected work requirements.