Bus driver unfairly sacked after pruning branches at client's home — Sligo

A bus driver employed by Boyce Coach Travel Ltd has been awarded €15,800 in compensation following an unfair dismissal ruling by the Workplace Relations Commission. Simon Logue was dismissed after pruning tree branches obstructing access to a client's home in counties Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim whilst operating a Local Link service for disabled passengers. Mr Logue stated he had sought and received permission from…

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A bus driver who said he got permission from a disabled boy’s mother to cut branches blocking the way in to their home was unfairly sacked when the boy's father complained to the HSE about him “interfering” with his property, the Workplace Relations Commission has ruled. Simon Logue made complaints