WRC recommends withdrawal of warning after disciplinary delay

The Workplace Relations Commission recommended that a Manufacturing Employer rescind a written warning issued to A Mechanical Fitter, finding that a delay of more than 2.5 years undermined procedural fairness. The recommendation was dated 26 November 2024. The worker appealed the warning, saying the process was unfair. The employer said it followed an investigation and was reasonable. The officer said the delay could weaken the worker's ability to defend himself and prolonged uncertainty about his reputation and possible consequences.