Labour Court finds Sandy Grove worker was not unfairly dismissed after he missed hearing

The Labour Court found that a worker’s dismissal by Sandy Grove Limited (T/A Buckleys Fireplaces) was not unfair. The recommendation was signed on 3 March 1997. The worker, who had moved from part-time to full-time work in 1996, claimed unfair dismissal after his employment ended on 30 October. He did not attend the Labour Court hearing. The company cited lateness, absenteeism and disruption to its work schedule. The Court considered the worker’s statement and the employer’s response before finding the dismissal was not unfair; the merits were not decided.