| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 337/02 |
| Hearing date | 20 Nov 2002 |
| Determination date | 21 November 2002 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | T Singh ; No appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Walker v Te Hau Ora O Te Tai Tokerau Trust Board |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Alleged summary dismissal - Supervisor threatened to call police if applicant did not leave premises immediately - Complained to CEO - CEO physically removed applicant from premises - Dismissal unjustified - Remedies - Significant unsuccessful efforts to obtain work taken into account - COSTS - Less than ï¾½ day investigation meeting - Sought total costs of $2,683 plus disbursements - Applicant legally aided - Legal aid calculated on 2 day investigation meeting - Meeting duration reduced by respondent's failure to attend - Amount sought reasonable - Entitled to full amount sought - Full costs plus disbursements awarded |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($26,246.92) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,683.62) ; Disbursements ($70) |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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