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JOHN WATT, driver with Melrose-Drover Ltd, wine and spirit merchants, of Edinburgh, lc awarded £279 for wrongful dismissal by the Industrial Tribunal (Scotland). He was dismissed after the loss of six cases of rum and half a case of sherry on March 9.
Mr Watt gave evidence tha an intended drop could not b made because the premise had closed for lunch, He mad one more delivery an remained there for lunch, ir tending to do the missed dro after lunch.
Twice during the meal, he his porter checked the vai once physically and the si cond time visually and saw r interference. After the mez they checked the interior ar found the contents gon although, again, there was r sign of interference with -0 padlocks.
The firm suspended N Watt on full pay pending inquiry, then dismissed him.
The company contendo that drivers were required remain to protect vehicles the midday break and we paid overtime for that dut the driver had not protect his van adequately and h taken money under fal pretences.
Mr Watt admitted neglig€ ce. But he resented the slur his honesty and appealed.
The Tribunal descided tlMr Watt had acted reasonal and had been unfortunate be dismissed. He was award E279.