Section 8E

In proceedings under section 8D where it appears to the Commissioner that there is more than one employee having a common claim or similar claims against the same employer or person liable, it shall not be necessary for each of them to make a separate claim under that section, but the Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, permit one or more of them to lodge a claim and to attend and act on behalf of and generally to represent the others, and the Commissioner may proceed to adjudicate on the several or joint claim of each and every such employee.

Where the Commissioner is of the opinion that the interest of the employer is or is likely to be prejudiced by the non-attendance of any employee, the Commissioner shall require the personal attendance of the employee.