Labour Court backs Aer Lingus dismissal, rejects reinstatement and compensation

The Labour Court found that Aer Lingus had no option but to dismiss a worker and did not recommend re-employment, reinstatement or compensation. Its recommendation was signed on 28 November 1986. The Irish Transport and General Workers' Union argued that Aer Lingus could have treated the worker more leniently or considered severance or early retirement. Aer Lingus cited a long record of absences, including unexplained absence without medical certificates, and said the worker had failed to provide a requested medical report. The worker's name is not given in the decision.