| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 81 |
| Hearing date | 4 Mar 2013 |
| Determination date | 07 March 2013 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | R Rolston ; S Martell |
| Location | Tauranga |
| Parties | Meldrum v O'Brien |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Abandonment - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Respondent required home support for set period of time during day due to medical reasons – Priority in role to provide for respondent’s personal needs and occupy balance of hours cleaning - Applicant had other part time roles - Applicant failed to report for work without explanation, did not work agreed length of time and sought to vary work hours – Housekeeper |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: On no day did applicant work span of hours that respondent sought. Applicant failed in obligation to communicate with respondent in relation to absences. Applicant brought employment relationship to end. No dismissal. |
| Result | Application dismissed; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4 |
| Number of Pages | 10 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_81.pdf [pdf 172 KB] |