Labour Court recommends against DHL Freight worker’s claim for shift premium

The Labour Court recommended against a claim by an unnamed worker at Danzaz Meadows T/A DHL Freight for premium payments for a 48-hour week. The recommendation was signed on 26 October 2004. The worker said his pay slips had changed from showing 48 normal hours to 44 and sought a shift rate or overtime. The company said he worked 44 hours, was paid for 48, and had a personal arrangement without night or weekend work. The Court said it did not see merit in the claim and that his pay reflected his working arrangements. It said his position could be reviewed if company changes affected his working conditions.