| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 301/02 |
| Hearing date | 23 Sep 2002 |
| Determination date | 11 October 2002 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | L Minogue ; B Bertling (in person) |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Maxwell v Bertling t/a The Export Meat Warehouse |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Whether dismissed or resigned - Employees requested to clean staff toilets - Applicant refused - Heated argument - Credibility - Respondent's evidence preferred - No opportunity to discuss matter - Applicant stormed out of argument before issue could be resolved - Resigned not dismissed - COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Applicant legally aided - Respondent entitled to contribution equivalent to applicant's legal aid contribution - Shop assistant |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($50) |
| Statutes | Legal Services Act 1991 s86 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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