ADJUDICATION OFFICER Recommendation on dispute under Industrial Relations Act 1969
Investigation Recommendation Reference: IR - SC - 00003474
Parties:
| Worker | Employer |
Anonymised Parties | A Worker | An Employer |
Dispute:
Act | Dispute Reference No. | Date of Receipt |
Complaint seeking adjudication by the Workplace Relations Commission under section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act, 1969 | IR - SC - 00003474 | 26/11/2024 |
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Monica Brennan
Date of Hearing: 09/04/2025
Procedure:
In accordance with section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 (as amended)following the referral of the dispute to me by the Director General, I inquired into the dispute and gave the parties an opportunity to be heard by me and to present to me any information relevant to the dispute.
Background:
The complaint was received by the Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission on 26th November 2024. The complaint form stated that it was brought under the Industrial Relations Act, 1969.
A hearing was scheduled for 10am on Wednesday 9th April, 2025 in Lansdowne House, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
At the time the hearing was due to commence, it was apparent that there was no attendance by or on behalf of either the Worker or the Employer. I verified that both parties were on notice of the date, time and venue of the hearing and waited some time to accommodate late arrivals.
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Summary of Workers Case:
The Worker did not attend the adjudication hearing and was not represented. Notice of the hearing arrangements was sent to the Worker on 18th February 2025. |
Summary of Employer’s Case:
The Employer did not attend the adjudication hearing and was not represented. Notice of the hearing arrangements was sent to the Employer on 18th February 2025. |
Conclusions:
The hearing was scheduled for 10am on Wednesday 9th April, 2025. At the appointed time, there was no appearance by either the Worker or the Employer. I satisfied myself that both parties were on notice of the date, time and location of the hearing. I also made enquiries to ensure that no communication had been received from either party on the morning of the hearing. I allowed 20 minutes for the late arrival of either party.
In the circumstances, and in the absence of any attendance at the hearing, I cannot recommend in favour of the Worker.
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Recommendation:
Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 requires that I make a recommendation in relation to the dispute.
For the reasons set out above, I do not recommend in favour of the Worker.
Dated: 2nd May 2025
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Monica Brennan
Key Words:
Non attendance – no appearance |