| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 110 |
| Hearing date | 25 Mar 2014 |
| Determination date | 25 March 2014 |
| Member | A Fitzgibbon |
| Representation | D Atkins (in person) ; No appearance |
| Location | Rotorua |
| Parties | Atkins v Connolly |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - No employment agreement - Argument between parties after applicant raised concerns - ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of wages - No appearance for respondent - Calf rearer |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $5,400 reimbursement of lost wages. $4,500 compensation appropriate.;ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondent to pay applicant $1,155 arrears of wages. Interest payable. |
| Result | Applications granted; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,400); Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,500); Arrears of wages ($1,155); Interest (5%); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee); No order for costs |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A;ERA s124;ERA s128;ERA Second Schedule cl11 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_110.pdf [pdf 192 KB] |