| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 149 |
| Hearing date | 15 Apr 2014 |
| Determination date | 16 April 2014 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | M Nutsford ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Brennan v Corporate Protection and Security International Ltd |
| Summary | JURISDICTION - Whether applicant person intending to work - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - COSTS - Applicant sought contribution towards costs - No appearance for respondent - General manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;JURISDICTION: Parties entered into binding employment agreement. Applicant either employee or person intending to work.;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant made number of earnest attempts to commence employment. Applicant dismissed. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $25,000 reimbursement of lost wages. $10,000 compensation appropriate. $2,000 compensation for loss of holiday pay benefit appropriate.;COSTS: Length of investigation meeting not specified. Respondent to pay applicant $1,000 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($25,000) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Compensation of loss of benefit ($2,000)(holiday pay) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,000) |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA;ERA s124 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_149.pdf [pdf 95 KB] |