Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2014] NZERA Auckland 379
Hearing date 8 Sep 2014
Determination date 12 September 2014
Member R Larmer
Representation D Hayes ; S McKenna
Location Tauranga
Parties Hayes v The Spruce Up Company 2008 Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay - Sick leave - Unpaid notice period - COSTS - Applicant sought contribution towards costs
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent conceded proper process not followed. Respondent failed to comply with any of its statutory obligations. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: Respondent to pay applicant $224 reimbursement of lost wages. $2,500 compensation appropriate.;ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Respondent to pay applicant $1,451 arrears of wages and $107 arrears of holiday pay.;COSTS: Half day investigation meeting. Respondent to pay applicant $1,750 contribution towards costs.
Result Applications granted; Reimbursement of lost wages ($224); Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500); Arrears of wages ($1,451.52); Arrears of holiday pay ($107.52); Costs in favour of applicant ($1,750); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s4(1A);ERA s103A;ERA s103A(2);ERA s103A(3);ERA s128(2)
Number of Pages 6
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