WRC finds Travelling Community member’s complaint against government department not well founded

The Workplace Relations Commission found that A Member of the Travelling Community’s complaint against A Government Department was not well founded, after the complainant did not attend the hearing. The decision was dated 24 April 2024; the merits were not decided. The complainant alleged that the department failed to administer benefits because of their membership of the Travelling Community. The adjudication officer refused an adjournment application and amended the respondent’s title to the department, finding the alleged conduct arose from the official’s employment.