WRC ends probation dispute after worker misses hearing

The WRC recommended that both sides accept there was no live dispute after a worker failed to attend a hearing on 14 May 2025. The recommendation was dated 3 June 2025; the merits were not decided. The dispute concerned the worker’s treatment during probation. The adjudicator said the worker had been notified of the hearing and did not attend to outline the dispute. The employer had told the WRC in advance it would not attend and had submitted its position.