The Employment Tribunal has ruled out the issuance of an interim order requested by 24 former employees at Road Development Corporation (RDC) seeking documents to support their case before the Tribunal.

The petitioners argued that they were dismissed without sufficient reason and requested the tribunal to reinstate their jobs, maintain their employment status, and compensate them for lost wages during the termination period. They also sought an interim order directing the RDC to provide copies of employment agreements, employment statements, and other relevant documents. According to the petitioners, without these documents, they would lose the opportunity to properly present their case.

The RDC contended that the petitioners did not have a legal right to demand the requested documents. The corporation also argued that the request for an interim order violated procedural rules, as it was not submitted in the prescribed format. Furthermore, the RDC stated that it is their responsibility under the Employment Act to prove the validity of the dismissals, and they did not believe the petitioners would face the harm claimed.

After reviewing the submissions, the tribunal ruled that there was no justification to issue the interim order. The tribunal noted that the RDC is legally required to prove that the dismissals were fair and that the requested documents must be clearly identified and justified. The tribunal concluded that the absence of an interim order would not cause significant harm or danger to the petitioners’ case.

The matter will proceed as the tribunal continues to examine the claims and evidence presented by both parties.