| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 91/02 |
| Hearing date | 27 Aug 2002 |
| Determination date | 25 September 2002 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | K Tifaga; No appearance |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Teika v Sangers Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Redundancy - Whether genuine - Whether procedurally fair - Affidavit by respondent accepted as evidence of financial situation - Respondent in precarious financial situation - Redundancy genuine but procedurally unfair - Absence of consultation - Entitled to reasonable notice period - Dismissal unjustified - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged unilateral reduction of wages - Wages reduced due to financial difficulties - Reduction without consent - Disadvantage established - ARREARS OF WAGES - Alleged non-payment of one week's wages - Applicant owed one day's wages only - Arrears claim established - Cook/baker |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($400)(One week) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Arrears of wages ($104)(One day) ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | Aoraki Corporation Ltd v McGavin [1998] 1 ERNZ 601 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
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