# The ACAS Arbitration Scheme (England and Wales) Order 2001, Paragraph 88: Non-attendance at the hearing


In the case of the non-attendance of the Employee, if the arbitrator decides to adjourn the hearing, he or she may write to the Employee to request an explanation for the non-attendance. If the arbitrator decides that the Employee has not demonstrated sufficient cause for the non-attendance, he or she may rule in an award that the claim be treated as dismissed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1185/schedule/paragraph/88 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/acas-arbitration-scheme-england-and-wales-order-2001/schedule/paragraph-88
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