Unfairly dismissed workers to benefit from key reforms

WORKERS who feel they have been unfairly dismissed from their job could soon benefit from reforms recommended in the operations of the Employment Appeals Tribunal.

The Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen yesterday announced proposals for a speedier and inexpensive disputes process following the publication of the tribunal’s Procedures Revision Group.

One of the main recommendations is the proposal to introduce the facility to hold a preliminary meeting between claimants and their former employer to clarify the issues in dispute.