ADJUDICATION OFFICER DECISION

Adjudication Decision Reference: ADJ-00002015

Complaint(s)/Dispute(s) for Resolution:

Date of Adjudication Hearing: 09/06/2016

Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Michael McEntee

Procedure:

In accordance with Section 41(4) of the Workplace Relations Act, 2015 and/or Section 79 of the Employment Equality Act, 1998, following the referral of the complaint(s)/dispute(s) to me by the Director General, I inquired into the complaint(s)/dispute(s) and gave the parties an opportunity to be heard by me and to present to me any evidence relevant to the complaint(s)/dispute(s).

Complainant’s Submission and Presentation:

Respondent’s Submission and Presentation:

Detailed submission prepared – did not open as Complainant did not appear at hearing.

Decision:

Section 41(4) of the Workplace Relations Act 2015 requires that I make a decision in relation to the complaint(s)/dispute(s) in accordance with the relevant redress provisions under Schedule 6 of that Act.

Section 79(6) of the Employment Equality Act, 1998 requires that I make a decision in relation to the complaint in accordance with the relevant redress provisions under section 82 of the Act.

Issues for Decision:

Employment Equality Act claim under Gender, Religions and Conditions of Employment grounds.

Legislation involved and requirements of legislation:

Employment Equality Act, 1988. Need for Prima Facie evidence.

Decision:

Claim dismissed for want of prosecution. No mitigating evidence received to explain non attendance at hearing.

Dated:   21^st October 2016