| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Auckland 9 |
| Hearing date | 13 Sep 2012 |
| Determination date | 09 January 2013 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | S Tee ; S Lodge |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Junge v Service Engineers Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether applicant offered alternative employment - ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of wages – Deduction from wages - Faulty workmanship - Fitter / welder and crane operator |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Redundancy of applicant’s position genuine but respondent failed to properly consult applicant prior to informing applicant of redundancy. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. $8,000 compensation appropriate.;ARREARS OF WAGES: Deduction from wages for faulty workmanship unlawful. Respondent to pay applicant $596 arrears of wages. |
| Result | Applications granted; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000); Arrears of wages ($596.16); Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA - ERA s4(1A)(c) - ERA s4A(c) - ERA s103A – ERA s124 – Wages Protection Act 1983 – Wages Protection Act 1983 s4 - Wages Protection Act 1983 s5 - Wages Protection Act 1983 s11 |
| Cases Cited | G N Hale & Sons Ltd v Wellington etc Caretakers etc IUOW (1990) ERNZ Sel Cas 843; [1991] 1 NZLR 151;Simpsons Farms Ltd v Aberhart [2006] ERNZ 825;Subritzky v Mullins Tyres Auckland Ltd [2012] NZERA Auckland 231 |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Auckland_9.pdf [pdf 194 KB] |