Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2013] NZERA Auckland 215
Hearing date 10 Apr 2013
Determination date 27 May 2013
Member K J Anderson
Representation B Taylor ; G Luke
Location Hamilton
Parties Taylor v Aeromotive Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Applicant involved in change process – Whether restructure during period of sick leave – Whether applicant notified of possible redundancy – Applicant refused to engage and failed to provide feedback on proposal – Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Redundancy result of business decision. Applicant failed to provide substantive evidence about why process flawed. Applicant disengaged from consultation process. Respondent cannot be held responsible for refusal of applicant to engage. Dismissal justified.
Result Application dismissed ; No order for costs
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103A
Number of Pages 9
PDF File Link: 2013_NZERA_Auckland_215.pdf [pdf 229 KB]