ADJUDICATION OFFICER Recommendation on dispute under Industrial Relations Act 1969
Investigation Recommendation Reference: IR - SC - 00003832
Parties:
| Worker | Employer |
Anonymised Parties | A Nail Technician | A Hair & Beauty Salon |
Representatives | Did not attend | Director |
Dispute:
Act | Dispute Reference No. | Date of Receipt |
Dispute seeking adjudication under section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act, 1969 | IR - SC - 00003832 | 18/02/2025 |
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Ewa Sobanska
Date of Hearing: 28/08/2025
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 Worker commenced her employment with the Employer on 29 May 2024. Her employment terminated on 5 February 2025. On 18 February 2025, the Worker referred her dispute to the Director General of the WRC alleging that she was unfairly dismissed. The Employer rejects the claim and asserts that the Worker was dismissed due to concerns regarding her performance. |
Summary of Workers Case:
There was no attendance by, or on behalf of, the Worker at the hearing. There has been no communication from the Worker indicating any difficulties with attending the hearing or requesting a postponement. |
Summary of Employer’s Case:
The Employer attended the hearing and was ready and willing to present a case. |
Conclusions:
In conducting my investigation, I have taken into account all relevant submissions presented to me by the parties.
At the time the hearing was to commence, it was apparent that there was no attendance by, or on behalf of, the Worker. I am satisfied that the Worker was on notice of the date, time and venue of the hearing to investigate the dispute and I waited some time to accommodate a late arrival. The Worker did not avail of the opportunity to be heard by me and to present any information relevant to her dispute. As of the date of the drafting of this recommendation, there was no communication from, or on behalf of, the Worker, explaining her non-attendance. In these circumstances I do not recommend in favour of the Worker. I recommend that the dispute be considered closed. |
Recommendation:
I do not recommend in favour of the Worker. I recommend that the dispute be considered closed. |
Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 requires that I make a recommendation in relation to the dispute.
Dated: 11th of September 2025
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Ewa Sobanska
Key Words:
Non-attendance |