Labour Court declines Mandate claim to extend Superquinn bonus scheme

The Labour Court found no grounds to recommend concession of Mandate’s claim to extend an existing bonus scheme to Superquinn back-store staff. The recommendation was signed on 6 October 1997. Mandate said back-store workers contributed to store performance and that bonuses were paid to other workers below chargehand level. Superquinn said the existing department payments were long-standing anomalies and extending them could increase costs. The Court suggested that the parties include the issue in their national discussions, with a view to fair arrangements for all staff.