| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 452 |
| Hearing date | 4 Nov 2014 |
| Determination date | 05 November 2014 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | M Calka (in person) ; No appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Calka v Karp Holdings Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether applicant dismissed because assertive and complained about behaviour of friend of respondent’s director – Harassment – No appearance for respondent – Bar |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent’s reliance on trial period misplaced as no written employment agreement. Dismissal in car park without warning or opportunity for applicant to address any concerns unjustified. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. $4,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s67A |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_452.pdf [pdf 96 KB] |