| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 293/02 |
| Hearing date | 10 Sep 2002 |
| Determination date | 03 October 2002 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | G O'Brien ; R Alchin |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Frost v McIvor Enterprises Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Alleged verbally and physically abused residents - Disciplinary investigation - Allegations confirmed by 4 co-workers - Disciplinary meeting where allegations put to applicant - Denied allegations - Respondent reconfirmed allegations - Final meeting held where decision to dismiss conveyed - Applicant declined representation at first meeting - Allegations very serious - Decision not to suspend applicant did not effect gravity of misconduct - Dismissal fair and reasonable in circumstances - Non-publication order - Order prohibiting publication of identities of rest home residents - Caregiver |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | W & H Newspapers Ltd v Oram [2000] 2 ERNZ 448 ; [2001] 3 NZLR 29 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
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