| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 501 |
| Hearing date | 5 Nov 2014 |
| Determination date | 05 December 2014 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | H White ; L Zhu |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Todd v OPA Architects Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Whether applicant abandoned position - Intermediate architectural designer |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Difficult not to construe instruction to applicant to leave office, threat to call Police, refusal to allow applicant to take drawings and requirement that applicant return office key as sending away. Applicant dismissed. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $6,496 reimbursement of lost wages. $7,500 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($6,496) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 9 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_501.pdf [pdf 163 KB] |