The Labour Court has proposed that Fórsa and local authority employers should resume discussions on a local authority job evaluation scheme for clerical and administrative staff. The Local Government divisional executive subsequently decided to re-enter talks and pursue an early Labour Court hearing at its monthly meeting, which took place earlier this week.

The Court had earlier asked the union to prepare a business case to support its proposals for a scheme.

The job evaluation scheme proposals are relevant to clerical admin grades III-VII. Head of division Peter Nolan said he is keen for further consultation with employers to resume quickly.