Labour Court recommends relocation payments for Uniphar Group staff

The Labour Court recommended that Uniphar Group pay £650 plus a three-month commuter ticket to staff working five days a week, with pro-rata payments for those working fewer days. It recommended £250 for drivers and staff with company transport. The Court signed its recommendation on 27 March 1997. The Marine, Port And General Workers' Union sought compensation after a planned move from Stillorgan to Tallaght, including hardship-based redundancy terms for three employees. Uniphar said the move was for operational reasons and that there was no redundancy situation. The Court said the circumstances differed from an earlier relocation and recommended accommodating the three employees, monitoring the arrangements and discussing compensation if they could not remain in the new location long-term.