Labour Court recommends £15,000 compensation for supervisor in J.A. Mont Ireland pay dispute

In 1993, the Labour Court recommended accepting J.A. Mont Ireland Limited's proposals, with the unnamed supervisor to remain on existing pay, adjusted by normal increases, until 31 December 1993 and then receive £15,000 compensation. The Services Industrial Professional Technical Union had rejected a company offer increased to £12,000 and argued the worker accepted the salary offered for the day-work post. The company considered the retained shift premium anomalous and sought a buyout. The Court described the worker's position as unique and requiring a special solution, limited to this individual and not a precedent.