Labour Court rejects union’s €317.45 euro changeover payment claim against Ladbroke(Ireland) Limited

In 2002, the Labour Court rejected Services Industrial Professional Technical Union’s claim against Ladbroke(Ireland) Limited for a larger euro changeover recognition payment. The Court found the employer’s approach reasonable. The employer had offered vouchers worth €63.49 to five-day staff, with pro-rata vouchers for part-time staff. The union sought €317.45, citing a similar payment by another bookmaker. The employer argued the claim was precluded under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness and said meeting it would cost €139,000. The recommendation was signed on 27 May 2002.