The Labour Court rejected the union’s appeal on behalf of Eamon Brierley over Sunday premium pay, finding that the Department of Defence Cork’s shift premium accounted for his Sunday work. The Court said section 14 of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 did not provide for a claim to enhance the rate, and rejected the appeal, upholding the Rights Commissioner’s decision.
The Department said the shift premium compensated employees for weekend work, including Sundays. The determination was signed on 16 February 2006.