Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2013] NZERA Christchurch 133
Hearing date 28 Jun 2013
Determination date 02 July 2013
Member M B Loftus
Representation D Justice (in person) ; S Power, T Power
Location Blenheim
Parties Justice v FMS (2009) Ltd t/a Fastway Nelson
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Applicant claimed constructively dismissed by respondent – Applicant alleged bullied by co-worker – Whether respondent failed to address applicant’s concerns - Whether applicant earlier dismissed by unsigned dismissal letter – Courier driver
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent commenced process aimed at addressing applicant’s concerns. Allegations of bullying not clearly made out. No earlier dismissal. No constructive dismissal.
Result Application dismissed; Costs to lie where they fall
Main Category Personal Grievance
Cases Cited Auckland etc Shop Employees etc IUOW v Woolworths (NZ) Ltd (1985) ERNZ Sel Cas 136; [1985] 2 NZLR 372;Wellington, Taranaki and Malborough Clerical etc IUOW v Greenwich (t/a Greenwich and Associates Employment Agency and Complete Fitness Centre) (1983) ERNZ Sel Cas 95;Z v A [1993] 2 ERNZ 469
Number of Pages 5
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