WRC dismisses discrimination complaint on notice grounds

The Workplace Relations Commission dismissed Mark Keenan’s Equal Status complaint against the WRC after finding he had not given the required written notice before filing it. The decision, dated 15 November 2024, was made by WRC Adjudication Officer Eileen Campbell. Keenan alleged disability discrimination and a failure to provide reasonable accommodation, saying he was required to work while on a medical certificate. The WRC argued it lacked jurisdiction because it had not received prior notice. The adjudicator found the statutory notice requirement had not been met and dismissed the complaint on that preliminary basis; she did not determine the discrimination allegation.