| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 90/02 |
| Hearing date | 13 Aug 2002 |
| Determination date | 17 September 2002 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | G Ogilvie ; K Amodeo |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Youlden v Repco Auto Parts Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Alleged sexual harassment - Alleged inappropriate use of e-mail - Sexually explicit e-mail written by applicant and sent by co-worker - Applicant gave co-worker permission to send e-mail - Alleged inappropriate use of e-mail added as reason for dismissal after dismissal took place - Although reasons not specified applicant sufficiently aware misconduct was serious - Dismissal open to fair and reasonable employer - COSTS - One day investigation meeting - Unexceptional employment relationship problem - Reasonable contribution appropriate - Duty manager |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($1,500) |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
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