ADJUDICATION OFFICER Recommendation on dispute under Industrial Relations Act 1969
Investigation Recommendation Reference: ADJ-00044324
Parties:
| Worker | Employer |
Anonymised Parties | A Staff Nurse | A Healthcare Facility |
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Dispute(s):
Act | Dispute Reference No. | Date of Receipt |
Complaint seeking adjudication by the Workplace Relations Commission under section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act, 1969 | CA-00054837 | 02/02/2023 |
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Breiffni O'Neill
Date of Hearing: 30/08/2023
Procedure:
In accordance with Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 (as amended)following the referral of the dispute to me by the Director General, I inquired into the dispute and gave the parties an opportunity to be heard by me and to present to me any information relevant to the dispute.
Although I am satisfied that she was on notice of the time and date of the hearing, the Worker did not attend on the day of the hearing to give evidence. A number of witnesses on behalf of the Respondent attended and were prepared to give evidence.
Background:
In her complaint form, the Worker stated that her employment as a Staff Nurse began on 16 January 2023 and was terminated by the Employer on 17 January 2023. She stated that she received no verbal or written warnings prior to her dismissal. |
Summary of Worker’s Case:
The Worker did not attend to give evidence on the day of the hearing. |
Summary of Employer’s Case:
As the Worker did not attend to give evidence on the day of the hearing, the Respondent did not present any evidence. |
Conclusions:
As the Worker did not attend the hearing to give evidence, I cannot make a recommendation that is favourable to her. |
Recommendation:
Section 13 of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 requires that I make a recommendation in relation to the dispute.
I cannot make a recommendation that is favourable to the Worker for the reason set above.
Dated: 18th November 2023
Workplace Relations Commission Adjudication Officer: Breiffni O'Neill
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