The WRC found an employee’s unfair dismissal complaint under the Industrial Relations Act was not well founded and failed after she did not attend the hearing; the merits were not decided. The decision was dated 30 August 2023. The employee had asked to adjourn the remote hearing, but the request was refused and she was notified. The adjudication officer was satisfied she knew the hearing date and time and had been sent the hearing link. The employer sought to have the case struck out after she did not appear.
WRC complaint fails after worker misses hearing
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