Why might a judge refuse to hear a job-related dispute about how much a company is paying its workers?
A judge only has authority in his or her own courtroom.
It is considered a moot question.
It is considered a political question.
Other remedies are considered to be available.
The dispute may fall under the jurisdiction of a different court or legal body.
The issue may be subject to arbitration or mediation.
The dispute may involve a collective bargaining agreement that requires resolution through a different process.
The judge may determine that the dispute is outside of their expertise or that they have a conflict of interest.