FSU Accepts Arbitration Backing Bank of Ireland's 2-Day On-Site Work Policy
The FSU accepted arbitration backing Bank of Ireland's policy requiring staff to work on-site two days weekly or eight days monthly. Concessions include more hubs and independent review for exemptions. This provides certainty for workers and maintains Bank of Ireland's hybrid approach.
The Financial Services Union (FSU) has accepted an arbitration outcome supporting Bank of Ireland’s requirement for staff to work on-site at least two days a week or eight days a month. The arbitration, overseen by Liam Doherty, concluded last month with recommendations delivered last week.
While accepting the minimum requirements, the FSU stated it secured concessions including more company-opened hubs for staff with long commutes. Requests for exemption due to exceptional circumstances will be heard by an independent party, with appeals also handled by a third party. The eight-day minimum will apply pro-rata for part-time workers.
Bank of Ireland also agreed that hybrid working is a union engagement issue, and future changes will follow normal dispute resolution procedures. Caitleen Desetti of the FSU noted ongoing negotiations on implementation issues, such as using swipe data for performance ratings, and welcomed the bank's commitment to dispute resolution for future changes. A Bank of Ireland spokesman expressed satisfaction that their position on hybrid working remains unchanged, citing its support for collaboration and balance.