# The Labour Relations Agency Arbitration Scheme Order (Northern Ireland) 2012, Paragraph 83: Non-attendance at the hearing


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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2012/301/schedule/paragraph/83 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/labour-relations-agency-arbitration-scheme-order-northern-ireland-2012/schedule/paragraph-83
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