Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 115/02
Hearing date 10 Oct 2002
Determination date 12 November 2002
Member H Doyle
Representation J Woods ; M Hodges
Location Christchurch
Parties Kordic v Scenic Circle Hotels t/a Russley Hotel
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Whether genuine - Whether procedurally fair - Alleged position remained - Serious financial difficulties - Chose not to promptly inform applicant of decision to make position redundant - Redundancy genuine - Positions merged - Consultation warranted in circumstances - Lack of consultation rendered dismissal unjustified - Functions and catering sales manager
Result Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,500) ; Costs reserved
Cases Cited Aoraki Corporation Ltd v McGavin [1998] 1 ERNZ 601;Coutts Cars Ltd v Baguley [2001] ERNZ 660
Number of Pages 6
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