Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2014] NZERA Auckland 325
Hearing date 29 Jul 2014
Determination date 01 August 2014
Member E Robinson
Representation P Costello (in person) ; J Logan
Location Auckland
Parties Costello v Logans Catering Ltd
Summary ARREARS OF WAGES - Applicant sought arrears of wages - Whether applicant gave verbal notice of intention to resign - Whether applicant dismissed one week later and entitled to further three weeks' notice - Whether applicant became malicious, rude and bullying - Swearing - Abuse - Whether respondent's owner became verbally and physically threatening - Chef
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;ARREARS OF WAGES: Applicant gave verbal notice of resignation and intended at time to work four weeks' contractual notice period. Applicant became unhappy at situation at respondent and became abusive. Applicant formed intention to leave employment and more likely than not applicant made intention of not working out remainder of notice period clear. No dismissal. No arrears of wages.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Arrears
Number of Pages 6
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