WRC dismisses discrimination complaint after complainant misses hearing

The Workplace Relations Commission dismissed Dagnis Nikovskis’s Equal Status complaint against Gowan Auto Limited, finding it not well founded. The decision was dated 25 February 2026. Nikovskis alleged discrimination in the provision of goods or services on several grounds, including race, age, disability and housing assistance; he gave no further particulars. Gowan Auto Limited argued there was no basis for the claim. The adjudicator said Nikovskis had been properly notified of the hearing but did not attend, and no evidence was presented on his behalf. The adjudicator found no discrimination.