| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 111/02 |
| Hearing date | 17 October 2002 - 25 Oct 2002 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 11 November 2002 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | B Bevan ; I McKillop |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Nukutarawhiti v Garbage Boys Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissal or abandonment - Whether downturn in business meant work unavailable for one or two weeks - Applicant worked for competitor during period - Alleged paid for first week and required to undertake minor duties during second week - Credibility - Respondent's evidence preferred - Applicant was required to work second week - Failure to attend amounted to abandonment - Applicant chose to terminate employment through abandonment - No dismissal - Garbage runner |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
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