Labour Court does not recommend conceding worker’s claim over Keelings final warning

The Labour Court did not recommend conceding a worker’s claim that Keelings Distribution Limited unfairly issued a final written warning. The recommendation was signed on 18 July 2008. The worker said he had permission to attend a union meeting while on certified sick leave and was denied a fair process. Keelings argued his attendance breached company rules and said it followed fair procedures. The Court found he had an adequate opportunity to understand and answer the complaints, a full and fair chance to address them and be represented, and that the sanction was fair and proportionate.