The Labour Court upheld De Royal Limited’s decision to dismiss a worker after a dispute over alleged alcohol impairment at work. The worker’s union, the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union, argued the disciplinary procedure was flawed and that he could have been assigned other duties. The worker acknowledged smelling of drink but denied being drunk. De Royal said it sent him home on safety grounds and that dismissal was warranted. The Court found the procedures appropriate, noting that the worker had opportunities for representation and appeal, and said his actions warranted a serious disciplinary sanction. The recommendation was dated 20 June 2008.
Labour Court upholds De Royal Limited’s dismissal of a worker
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