| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 5 |
| Hearing date | 24 Dec 2013 |
| Determination date | 10 January 2014 |
| Member | T G Tetitaha |
| Representation | G Grimme (in person) ; J Jerome |
| Location | Kerikeri |
| Parties | Grimme v Joe's Carpentry Ltd (formerly Coco Joe's Ltd) |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Applicant resigned but parties did not agree on termination date - Applicant notified no more work available - Applicant not provided with notice period |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Unfair process. Termination did not occur in accordance with parties' agreement. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: $1,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000); No order for costs |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A - ERA s103A(2) - ERA s103A(3) - ERA s103A(5) |
| Cases Cited | Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd (No 2) [2011] ERNZ 466;Finau v Carter Holt Building Supplies [1993] 2 ERNZ 971 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_5.pdf [pdf 205 KB] |