Labour Court recommends talks on public holiday deductions affecting 690 Applus workers

The Labour Court recommended that Applus Inspection Services Ireland and 690 Vi, VRT, And Call Centre Workers, represented by SIPTU, engage without delay over deductions from workers’ annual hours banks when public holidays fell on rostered workdays. The recommendation was dated 14 May 2025. The union sought an end to the practice and repayment of hours deducted since January 2024. The company said its calculation followed the flexible working agreement and that shortfalls balanced over the calendar year. It acknowledged that Monday-to-Thursday rosters had exposed some employees to a disproportionate impact. The Court noted that the agreement had operated for 21 years and had been applied according to its terms. It recommended further talks, with Workplace Relations Commission assistance if needed, aiming to progress matters within three months.