| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 51 |
| Hearing date | 19 Dec 2011 |
| Determination date | 13 February 2012 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | M Kan ; R Reed |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Zhang v Johnson Group NZ Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant claimed given notice of dismissal and pre-prepared letter of dismissal – Found letter of dismissal was signed record of relationship coming to end and signed letter of resignation on respondent’s letterhead signed by applicant – Respondent claimed applicant asked respondent to prepare letter of resignation because had no English – Respondent claimed applicant visited respondent’s premises after termination took effect and appeared happy and talked about new position with better salary – Applicant’s former solicitor (“W”) withdrew as solicitor – Found W did not do anything improper in relation to proceedings – Found withdrawal of subsequent solicitor did not prejudice applicant’s case because case had already collapsed – W claimed applicant dismissed because too old – Authority preferred respondent’s evidence – Found applicant resigned from employment rather than dismissed for redundancy – No dismissal |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Auckland_51.pdf [pdf 38 KB] |