Review to take place into council tribunal handling

The leader of Douglas Council has confirmed an independent review is to take place into the handling of a recent employment tribunal.

It surrounds the case of a gully operative who was ruled to have been unlawfully deducted pay during the coronavirus pandemic.

A statement issued said the local authority did not accept or agree with the decision, however, it was sent out before being approved by council members.

David Christian told Local Democracy Reporter Chris Cave it’s important to ensure the same mistakes are not made again: