Labour Court recommends further talks on Ferrero overtime shift premiums

The Labour Court recommended further local talks on whether 24 Craft Workers at Ferrero Ireland Ltd should receive their shift premium when working overtime. It said the parties should identify possible savings to offset the cost and aim to resolve the issue in negotiations for the next pay round. The recommendation was signed on 26 June 2025. Connect argued that overtime should be paid at the shift rate and that management could control the cost by deciding when to offer overtime. The employer said it could not meet the added cost amid reduced demand and lost orders, and cited a headcount reduction.