| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Wellington 87 |
| Hearing date | 8 Jul 2014 - 9 Jul 2014 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 02 September 2014 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | J Elliott (in person), C Alderton ; P Chemis, A Pazin |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Elliott v The Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Restructure - Applicant sought reinstatement - Applicant alleged dismissal due to performance and respondent biased - Performance improvement plan - Unsuccessful during reassignment process Chief auditor |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Decision to disestablish not related to performance. Genuine restructure. Unlikely ulterior motive of restructure. Respondent followed fair consultation process and provided opportunity for feedback. Dismissal justified. |
| Result | Application dismissed; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s174(b) |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Wellington_87.pdf [pdf 160 KB] |