Labour Court rejects ESB worker’s claim for 1% salary increase

The Labour Court rejected an ESB worker’s claim for a 1% salary increase linked to switching from cash wages to credit transfer. The recommendation was signed on 27 November 2009. The Court said the worker had freely opted out of the collective agreement and that his legal rights were not compromised. He had not taken later opportunities to qualify for the increase by changing his payment method, though the Court noted he could still qualify from a current date by making the required superannuation contributions.