Labour Court declines to recommend enhanced redundancy payment for Rita Hogan

In 1987, the Labour Court did not recommend that Braids of Ennis Limited increase Rita Hogan’s redundancy compensation. The recommendation was signed on 8 January 1987. Hogan had accepted voluntary redundancy in February 1985 after 17 years with the company, receiving £2,500. She sought compensation similar to payments of £8,000 to £17,000 made to eight workers the following year. Braids of Ennis said her union had negotiated the payment and that she had also received £630 ex gratia in addition to statutory entitlements.