Labour Court recommends higher redundancy cap at Minch Norton Malt

The Labour Court recommended that employees accept Minch Norton Malt Limited’s revised rationalisation proposals, including four weeks’ pay per year of service and a redundancy cap of £45,000, up from £42,500. The recommendation was dated 8 October 1998. The Services Industrial Professional Technical Union raised concerns about contractors, earnings protection and the redundancy terms. Minch Norton Malt said competition and lost business required improved costs and efficiency. The Court noted a credibility gap between the parties over the company’s business requirements and said the package had improved since April. The Court also recommended that health and safety issues arising during implementation be addressed as they arose, with independent assistance if needed.