Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2014] NZERA Auckland 271
Hearing date 22 May 2014
Determination date 30 June 2014
Member J Crichton
Representation S Beacham ; N Kamal
Location Auckland
Parties Thomas v Advance International Cleaning Systems (NZ) Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Restructure - Full time role disestablished, two part time roles created - Applicant carried out both roles for a time - Second restructure - RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Whether applicant raised grievance within 90 days - Unjustified disadvantage
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Genuine redundancy. Although consultation time frame reasonably tight, process careful and measured. Dismissal justified.;RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE: No grievance raised relating to unjustified disadvantage. Grievance not raised within 90 days.
Result Applications dismissed; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Number of Pages 10
PDF File Link: 2014_NZERA_Auckland_271.pdf [pdf 162 KB]