ADJUDICATION OFFICER Recommendation on dispute under Industrial Relations Act 1969
Investigation Recommendation Reference: IR - SC - 00003310
| Worker | Employer |
Anonymised Parties | A Medical Secretary | A Health Clinic |
Representatives | N/A | N/A |
Disputes:
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 - 00003310 | 21/10/2024 |
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Monica Brennan
Date of Hearing: 04/09/2025
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 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 21st October 2024. The complaint form stated that it was brought under the Industrial Relations Acts and alleged unfair dismissal. A hearing was scheduled for 12 o’clock on Thursday 4th September, 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 the Worker. I verified that the Worker was on notice of the date, time and venue of the hearing and waited some time to accommodate any late arrival.
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Summary of Workers Case:
The hearing notification letter was issued to the email address provided by the Worker on 11th July 2025. On 17th July 2025, the Worker wrote to the WRC and asked for an update on her case. No reference number was provided in this communication so a response asked for the dispute reference number. The Worker responded on 25th July 2025 with “ADJ-00054826 Notification of Adjudication Hearing Arrangements can i have update please”. The case officer responded to this email to note that the hearing notification letter issued to the Worker on 11th July 2025 and asking what kind of an update was being sought at this time. No response was received to this query. The Worker did not attend the hearing and there was no attendance by or on her behalf on the hearing date. |
Summary of Employer’s Case:
The Employer attended the hearing and was ready to proceed. |
Conclusions:
At the time the hearing was due to commencement, it was apparent that there was no appearance by or on behalf of the Worker. I satisfied myself that she was on notice of the hearing and asked the case officer assigned to this case if any communication had been received from the Worker on the day of the hearing. The case officer attempted to phone the Worker but said that the phone appeared to be off as it was not available. At 12.25pm there was still no appearance by, or communication from, the Worker.
In the circumstances, I am satisfied that the Worker was on notice of the time, date and location of the hearing but did not attend. In the absence of any information from the Worker in relation to the dispute, I must conclude that I cannot find in her favour.
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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: 12th of September 2025
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Monica Brennan
Key Words:
Non attendance |