WRC makes no recommendation after social care worker leaves grievance process unfinished

The WRC made no recommendation in favour of a social care worker in a dispute with a healthcare provider after he did not complete the employer’s internal grievance process. The recommendation was dated 2 December 2025. The worker alleged that a person in charge made a racial comment at a meeting on 25 April 2024 and that the employer mishandled his bullying and harassment concerns. The employer said its investigation found insufficient evidence to support the allegations. The adjudication officer said the WRC’s role in an industrial relations referral begins only after workplace procedures have been exhausted. The allegations were not decided on their merits.