Labour Court overturns break decision in Ivan Wilde fishing appeal

The Labour Court overturned a decision in favour of Jose Pame Salandron on statutory break entitlements against his employer, Ivan Wilde Limited. The determination was signed on 19 September 2022. Ivan Wilde, a sea-fishing company, appealed the decision. The Court found the complaint concerned Part II of the Organisation of Working Time Act, which does not apply to sea fishing. Part I covers compensatory breaks, but the complainant’s representative accepted that it did not cover the issues in the appeal. The Court concluded the Adjudication Officer had no jurisdiction; the merits were not decided.