| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Wellington 22 |
| Hearing date | 27 Jan 2015 |
| Determination date | 17 March 2015 |
| Member | M Ryan |
| Representation | R H Conwell ; D Livingston |
| Location | Palmerston North |
| Parties | Cornwell v Sherryndale Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Disagreement over how applicant carried out certain procedures - Respondent required applicant to re-train - Applicant claimed format of retraining humiliating - Farm assistant |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant expressed opposition to respondents procedures. Respondent entitled to initiate retraining - Text message sent to respondent suggested applicant considered leaving employment prior to retraining - Applicant unwilling to adopt respondent's prescribed standards. No constructive dismissal. |
| Result | Application dismissed; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Cases Cited | Auckland etc Shop Employees etc IUOW v Woolworths (NZ) Ltd (1985) ERNZ Sel Cas 136 ; [1985] 2 NZLR 372 (CA);Wellington, Taranaki and Marlborough Clerical etc IUOW v Greenwich (t/a Greenwich and Associates Employment Agency and Complete Fitness Centre) (1983) ERNZ Sel Cas 95 (AC) |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Wellington_22.pdf [pdf 215 KB] |