Labour Court varies Sean Considine’s public holiday decision

The Labour Court varied a decision on Sean Considine’s public holiday entitlement while he was on sick leave, finding he was entitled to six additional days of annual leave or payment for six days, at the Council’s discretion. The determination was dated 10 July 2023. Considine, an Executive Engineer with Limerick City and County Council, appealed a decision under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. The Adjudication Officer had awarded €1,346 in lieu of five public holiday days and €500 compensation. Considine argued that six public holidays fell within the relevant period. The Council said it was prepared to meet its obligations for six public holidays. The Court determined that the entitlement was six additional days of annual leave or payment for six days, at the employer’s discretion. The Labour Court varied the Adjudication Officer’s decision accordingly.