WRC finds Intel discrimination complaint not well founded after complainant misses hearing

The Workplace Relations Commission found Jean Wilfried Akossi’s discrimination complaint against Intel not well founded after he did not attend the hearing. The decision was dated 25 July 2023; the merits were not decided. The WRC said Akossi had notice of the hearing, was contacted and given 15 minutes to join, but did not attend or explain his absence. No evidence was presented in support of the claim. The complaint was considered under the Employment Equality Act after its form cited the Pensions Act while its accompanying narrative referred to the Employment Equality Acts.