Labour Court upholds decision against Grzegorz Walasek after missed hearing

The Labour Court upheld the decision against Grzegorz Walasek after he failed to attend his appeal hearing over an employment equality complaint against RADISSON BLU HOTEL. The Court’s decision was dated 20 February 2024. Walasek had appealed an Adjudication Officer’s finding that his complaint failed. He requested a remote hearing, which the Court granted, but did not join or respond to the Court’s calls. The Court said he had received notice and joining details but gave no explanation for his absence. Under Rule 19, an appeal may be found not upheld when an appellant does not attend without a satisfactory explanation. The appeal failed and the original decision was upheld; the merits were not decided by the Labour Court.