| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 292/02 |
| Hearing date | 20 Aug 2002 |
| Determination date | 02 October 2002 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | LM Dargan (In person) ; K Mansell |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Dargan v North Western Veterinary Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether dismissed or resigned - Meeting where customer complaints raised with employees - Alleged use of abusive words by respondent during meeting - Whether told to take following week off - Alleged told to leave permanently - Credibility - Applicant's evidence preferred - Dismissal established - Probable actual dismissal - Alternatively words amounted to constructive dismissal - Dismissal unjustified - COSTS - Litigant in person - Entitled to filing fee - Veterinary nurse |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3,120)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($3,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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