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Laura Ferguson

Glasgow man wins £17,000 in compensation after being unfairly dismissed from job

A worker has won more than £17,000 after being unfairly dismissed from a Glasgow recycling firm.

Mr P Burns worked as a driver for Recycled Packaging Ltd for 12 years before his relationship with his employers broke down in the wake of the covid pandemic when his hours were reduced.

An employment tribunal backed Mr Burns' allegations that he had his hours unlawfully reduced and was later unfairly dismissed. Recycled Packaging Ltd were ordered to pay £6,440 for the deduction of his wages and a further £10,732 for his unfair dismissal.

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