The Workplace Relations Commission found Catherine Winston’s Equal Status complaint against Kings Stationers not well founded after she did not attend the hearing. The decision was dated 5 December 2022; the merits were not decided.
Winston alleged discrimination in the provision of goods or services. The hearing took place on 25 November 2022, and the adjudicator was satisfied she had been informed in writing of the arrangements. The respondent’s managing director and a staff member attended, ready to defend the complaint.