Labour Court recommends 39-hour overtime divisor for Marathon Petroleum Ireland

In 1991, the Labour Court recommended that overtime rates at Marathon Petroleum Ireland Ltd be calculated using a divisor of 2,132, down from 2,184, after the parties agreed in principle to a 39-hour week. The unions sought the reduction to reflect one fewer working hour a week; the company argued it would increase costs, estimating an extra £5,000 annually in related payments. The Court's recommendation was dated 20 December 1991.