| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 175 |
| Determination date | 09 May 2013 |
| Member | T G Tetitaha |
| Representation | M B beech ; K Hymers |
| Parties | Athanazio v Bossanova Enterprises Ltd |
| Summary | INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim reinstatement – Whether aggressive behaviour and offensive language amounted to serious misconduct - Poor performance raised with applicant - Applicant accused respondent director of drug use – Warning – Whether applicant at risk of being deported if not reinstated - Supply Distribution Manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;INJUNCTION: Applicant’s behaviour may not justify dismissal. Arguable case applicant unjustifiably dismissed. Compensatory damages inadequate remedy. Deportation may affect applicant’s ability to prepare and present case. Balance of convenience favoured applicant. Overall justice of case favoured reinstatement. Application for interim reinstatement granted. |
| Result | Application granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Injunction |
| Statutes | ERA s103A – ERA s125(2) - ERA s127(4) – Crimes Act 1961 – Summary Offences Act 1981 s7 |
| Cases Cited | Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd (No 2) [2011] ERNZ 466;Ansley v P & O Services (NZ) Ltd unreported, Goddard CJ, 3 June 1998, WC34/98;Clark v Norske Skog Tasman Ltd [2003] 2 ERNZ 213;Davies v Cityline (NZ) Ltd t/a Stagecoach Auckland unreported, L Robinson, 17 Oct 2006, AA321/06;Lewis v Howick College Board of Trustees [2010] NZCA 320;R v Grant [1966] NZLR 968;X v Y Ltd and NZ Stock Exchange [1992] 1 ERNZ 863 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_175.pdf [pdf 241 KB] |