| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 268 |
| Hearing date | 24 Jun 2013 |
| Determination date | 25 June 2013 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | M Moncur ; No appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Griffith v Truth Weekender Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – No appearance for respondent – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Account manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent did not provide applicant with information relevant to proposed redundancy or give applicant opportunity to comment. Applicant called to meeting with no advance notice and told had been made redundant without being told why applicant selected for redundancy over co-workers. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $9,120 reimbursement of lost wages. $6,500 compensation appropriate.;COSTS: Less than one day investigation meeting. Not appropriate to modify notional daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $500 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($9,120) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,500) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4(1A);ERA s103A;ERA s103A(2);ERA s103A(3);ERA s103A(4);ERA s103A(5);ERA s128(2) |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_268.pdf [pdf 208 KB] |