AWARD

The Ministerial reference pursuant to section 20(3) of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 required the Court to hear and determine the claimant's complaint of her dismissal by the respondent on 15th March 2006.

The respondent carries on business as ship brokers and ship managers. On 9th May 2005 the claimant was taken into employment on probation as an accounts executive. Her probation was extended twice and ultimately, by letter dated 6th March 2006 the respondent notified her of their decision not to confirm her employment and that her last day would 15th March 2006. The termination letter (COB-30) is reproduced:-