| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 170 |
| Hearing date | 14 Aug 2012 |
| Determination date | 14 August 2012 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | No appearance ; C Bradley |
| Location | Ashburton |
| Parties | Al Sadoud v The Barber Shop Ashburton Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Authority found significant differences about circumstances of dismissal could not be tested given applicant’s non-appearance and respondent’s view likely to be accepted – Found no evidence to support award of remedies if respondent unable to justify dismissal – Application dismissed |
| Abstract | Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent. No appearance for applicant.;AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Significant differences about circumstances of dismissal, including whether applicant had opportunity to explain conduct, could not be tested given applicant’s non-appearance and respondent’s view likely to be accepted. No evidence to support award of remedies if respondent unable to justify dismissal. Although respondent required to justify dismissal, appropriate to dismiss claim. Application dismissed. |
| Result | Application dismissed; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_170.pdf [pdf 84 KB] |