Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 50/01
Hearing date 6 Apr 2001 - 7 Apr 2001 (2 days)
Determination date 17 May 2001
Member Y S Oldfield
Representation G Peploe ; D Organ
Location Auckland
Parties Saleh v The Internet Group Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Summary dismissal - Sent abusive e-mail to supervisor - Destroyed files on computer - Whether robust environment where bad language was the norm - Inconsistencies in applicant's evidence - Series of disciplinary meetings - Refusal to accept responsibility or show remorse - Abuse was personal and at extreme end of scale - Conduct destructive of trust and confidence - Decision to dismiss open to fair and reasonable employer - Creative director
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 8
PDF File Link: aa 50_01.pdf [pdf 46 KB]