| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 17 |
| Hearing date | 26 Jul 2012 |
| Determination date | 17 January 2013 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | N Bain (in person) ; P Shaw |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Bain v National Institue of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Operational review – Restructure - ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought bonus entitlement - Manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Redundancy genuine. Process fair and reasonable. Dismissal justified.;ARREARS OF WAGES: No tangible evidence to support bonus entitlement. No arrears of wages. |
| Result | Applications dismissed; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103 |
| Cases Cited | Simpsons Farms Ltd v Aberhart [2006] ERNZ 825;GN Hale & Son Ltd v Wellington etc Caretakers etc IUOW (1990) ERNZ Sel Cas 843; [1990] 1 NZLR 151 |
| Number of Pages | 13 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_17.pdf [pdf 265 KB] |