WRC recommends withdrawing electrician’s warning after fairness concerns

The WRC recommended that a port company withdraw a written warning issued to an electrician after finding that the disciplinary process lacked procedural fairness. The recommendation was dated 8 July 2024. The worker said allegations were added during an investigation of his grievance without details or a proper chance to respond. The employer said it was reasonable to investigate other concerns raised during the inquiry. The adjudicator found that serious findings had been made without giving the worker notice or a proper opportunity to answer them. The WRC also recommended that the allegations be presented with supporting information and that the worker have an opportunity to respond before any disciplinary sanction is considered.