FULL RECOMMENDATION
SECTION 19(5), EMPLOYMENT EQUALITY ACT, 1977 PARTIES : ATHLETIC SPORTS DONAGHMEDE LIMITED (REPRESENTED BY MARK FINUCANE COLFERS, SOLICITORS - AND - A WORKER (REPRESENTED BY NIALL CORR & COMPANY SOLICITORS) DIVISION : Chairman: Mr Flood Employer Member: Mr Pierce Worker Member: Ms Ni Mhurchu |
1. Time limit.
BACKGROUND:
2. The Labour Court investigated the above matter on the 13th March, 1997 under Section 19(5) of the Employment Equality Act, 1977. The following is the Court's decision.
DECISION:
The Court is satisfied that reasonable grounds have been shown by the Employee as to why a reference of this dispute was not lodged within the time limit stipulated in the 1977 Act.
Accordingly, the dispute will be referred to an Equality Officer for investigation.
Signed on behalf of the Labour Court
Finbarr Flood
20th March, 1997______________________
L.W./S.G.Deputy Chairman
NOTE
Enquiries concerning this Decision should be addressed to Larry Wisely, Court Secretary.