Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 90/02
Hearing date 30 Aug 2002
Determination date 13 September 2002
Member H Doyle
Representation T Wilton ; P Swarbrick
Location Christchurch
Parties Lindgren v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd - Eves Valley Sawmill
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether resigned or dismissed - Verbally abused supervisor - Left work early - Whether words and conduct amounted to resignation - Alleged informed next day that matter would be addressed upon applicant's return from leave - Words did not amount to resignation - Was dismissed - Dismissal unjustified - Remedies - Contributory conduct - Abusive conduct contributed to dismissal - Significant contributory conduct meant award for compensation for hurt and humiliation inappropriate
Result Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,200.21)(9 weeks) ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 6
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