Labour Court refuses Shane Mccaul’s late appeal extension

The Labour Court refused Shane Mccaul’s request to extend the deadline for appealing a decision on his working-time complaint against Belfry Hospitality Services Ltd T/A Tougher'S Restaurant. Its decision was dated 25 April 2024. The notice of appeal was received one day beyond the 42-day limit. McCaul said ill health and an appeal lodged 85 minutes late justified an extension. The restaurant opposed the request, citing prejudice because its owner had died and key employees had left. The Court found exceptional circumstances had not been established and lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal; the merits were not decided.