Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2012] NZERA Auckland 306
Hearing date 7 Aug 2012
Determination date 04 September 2012
Member E Robinson
Representation A Goldstone ; M Brugeyroux
Location Auckland
Parties Parry-Cooke v Wealth Works Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor Performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Failure to maintain confidentiality of information – Excessive personal e-mail use – Accuracy and timeliness of commission payments – Failure to complete work effectively and accurately – Final written warning – Accounts / administrator
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: No unjustified disadvantage. Issues raised with applicant serious and had been raised on many previous occasions. Applicant informed of allegations fully, provided with opportunity to respond and informed of right to have representation at meetings. Respondent’s director would have been influenced by pre-determined view of fellow director as to appropriate outcome. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: 100 per cent contributory conduct.
Result Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Contributory conduct (100%) ; Application dismissed (unjustified disadvantage) ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103A;ERA s124
Number of Pages 15
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