Labour Court recommends £250 and character reference for Southside Taverns worker

In 1997, the Labour Court found that Southside Taverns Limited had unfairly treated a worker in the way it ended his employment and recommended a satisfactory character reference and £250. The recommendation was dated 24 November 1997. The worker said he had been promised a full-time apprentice barman position and left school for it. Southside Taverns denied offering permanent work and said he was a part-time student laid off with other part-time staff after Christmas trade declined. The company did not attend the hearing but submitted a written statement; both parties later provided additional information.