After a hearing or conference, the Commission Member may make an order or dismiss the case. If you disagree with the decision, sometimes there are ways to take the matter further. You can obtain a record of the proceedings.
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The possible outcomes from a hearing or conference depend on the type of case.
The Commission Member may, for example:
In some cases you can appeal a decision or order. Find out how to appeal.
We put most decisions and orders in writing and publish them on this website.
Search for a decision or order.
Sometimes a Member will say their decision at the end of the hearing or conference. Our staff will write up an oral decision and put it on our website at a later date.
A Member can make a confidentiality order. This might mean that we:
When we make an order, it is legally binding. This means the parties must follow it, by law. But we do not have the power to enforce an order ourselves.
Who can help you enforce an order depends on your case. For example, if an employer does not pay compensation in an unfair dismissal case, the employee may be able to take action in:
Find out more in Where to get help to enforce an order.
We publish transcripts of public hearings about 5 days afterwards.
If you can’t find a transcript, this may because:
We record most proceedings, except for conferences. You can request access to an audio file if you were a party or representative in the hearing. If we agree to your request, our external provider will arrange access to the file.
We are committed to resolving matters as quickly as possible. A Commission Member will usually issue their decision within 12 weeks after the hearing. See Timeframes for decisions.