ADJUDICATION OFFICER DECISION
Adjudication Reference:
Parties:
| Complainant | Respondent |
Parties |
Complaint(s):
Act | Complaint/Dispute Reference No. | Date of Receipt |
CA-00024978-001 |
Date of Adjudication Hearing:
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer:
Procedure:
In accordance with Section 21 of the Equal Status Act 2000 (as amended) an individual may seek redress in respect of any prohibited conduct that has been directed against him or her by referring a case to the Workplace Relations Commission. It is a condition precedent to bringing any such matter before the Workplace Relations Commission that the individual complainant shall have already notified the Respondent in writing of the nature of the allegation and the intention to seek such redress if not satisfied with the Respondent’s response. This Notice in writing shall be brought within two months of the said prohibited conduct or the last instance of same.
Generally, discrimination under this Act is taken to have occurred where a person is treated less favourably than another person is (or would be) treated and by reason of any of the discriminatory grounds (as specified).
Broadly, the Equal Status Act prohibits discrimination in the context of buying and selling goods from and to the public (or a section thereof) and also in the context of using and providing services available to the public (or a section thereof).
Pursuant to Section 25 of the Equal Status Act 2000 I have had the within matter referred to me by the Director General for the purpose of investigation into claims of discrimination.
The Act allows for an Order for compensation for the effects of the prohibited conduct or that a person or persons take a specified course of action.
Background:
The Claim is grounded in a Workplace Relations Complaint Form issued on the 12th of January 2019. |
Summary of Complainant’s Case:
The Complainant did not attend. |
Summary of Respondent’s Case:
The Respondent did not attend. |
Findings and Conclusions:
Neither party attended, and no evidence was opened to the Adjudicator. I am satisfied that both parties were on notice of the hearing date having been so notified by post in the ordinary way. No explanation was provided by the Complainant as to his non-attendance. The Respondent did indicate it’s non-attendance in advance. |
Decision:
Section 25 of the Equal Status Acts, 2000 – 2015 requires that I make a decision in relation to the complaint in accordance with the relevant redress provisions under section 27 of that Act.
Complaint seeking adjudication by the Workplace Relations Commission under Section 21 Equal Status Act, 2000 - CA-00024978-001 At the conclusion of this process, I am not in a position to make any decision in favour of the Complainant and I therefore refuse his application for redress. |
Dated: 04/06/2019
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer:
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