Labour Court finds Parkgate Lounge appeal invalid in minimum-notice case

The Labour Court found that Parkgate Lounge Limited Abbott Lounge had not made a valid appeal in a minimum-notice complaint by Mr Sazzad Hossain. Its determination was dated 18 March 2021. The employer argued that errors on its appeal form were minor and could be overlooked. Hossain said the form gave incorrect contact details and omitted his solicitor’s details, leaving him unaware of the appeal and its hearing. The Court found those omissions imperilled fair procedure. It lacked jurisdiction to decide the appeal, so the merits were not decided.