Appeal Court Reinstates Full Compensation for Ex-Texaco Employee in Unfair Dismissal Case

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal has overturned a 90 percent reduction in compensation awarded to Jacob James, a former Texaco employee, in an unfair dismissal case.

James, a long-serving supervisor at Texaco’s aircraft fuelling operation at VC Bird International Airport, was dismissed in February 2006 for gross misconduct after being accused of unauthorized removal of 11.4 gallons of diesel.

In 2012, James challenged his dismissal before the Industrial Court, seeking compensation for wrongful dismissal, unpaid vacation leave, and other entitlements.

The Industrial Court found James significantly contributed to his dismissal, reducing his compensation by 90 percent.

Dissatisfied, James appealed, arguing that such a drastic reduction was rare and unwarranted.

Texaco contended the court’s decision was justified given James’s fiduciary duties.

However, the Appeal Court determined the Industrial Court erred in its assessment and reinstated the full compensation of $220,500, with interest accruing from June 2021 until payment. (With Reporting From the Daily Observer)

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