Labour Court finds Parkgate Lounge appeal invalid in working-time case

The Labour Court found that Parkgate Lounge Limited Abbott Lounge had not initiated a valid appeal in Mr Sazzad Hossain’s working-time case. The determination was dated 18 March 2021. The employer argued that errors or omissions on its appeal form were minor. Hossain said deficiencies left him unaware of the appeal and hearing. The Court found that missing solicitor details and inaccurate contact information imperilled fair procedure. It lacked jurisdiction to decide the appeal, so the merits were not decided.