Labour Court recommends union accept John Player payroll outsourcing

The Labour Court recommended that Manufacturing, Science And Finance accept John Player & Sons' plan to contract out payroll processing. The recommendation was signed on 11 November 1988. The union opposed the proposal amid staff reductions and technology changes, arguing work should remain within the company. John Player & Sons said its payroll systems required extensive maintenance and outsourcing would free time for other work. The Court relied on the company's assurance that the change would not reduce staff numbers.