Labour Court rejects Edward Biryukov’s equal-pay appeal

The Labour Court rejected Edward Biryukov’s equal-pay appeal against Leoville Limited T/A Kilkea Castle Hotel And Golf Club. The determination was signed on 19 October 2009. Biryukov said he was paid less than an Irish-nationality comparator despite carrying out skilled building and maintenance work. The respondent said the comparator had broader maintenance responsibilities and supervisory duties. The Court found the comparator’s work involved greater responsibility, mental requirements and longer hours, and concluded that Biryukov had not established that they performed like work. It disallowed the appeal and affirmed the Equality Officer’s decision.