| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 50 |
| Hearing date | 18 Mar 2015 |
| Determination date | 21 April 2015 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | G Bennett ; O Belton (first and second respondent) |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Bohny v The Serious Sandwich Ltd, Mischa Belton |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether applicant on 90 day trial - Whether applicant can bring personal grievance – Poor performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondents – Barista |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL : Applicant an employee before time of signing agreement. In any case, applicant commenced before signing employment agreement. Trial period in employment agreement not effective. Applicant can bring personal grievance. Respondents could not rely on trial period provision in employment agreement. Applicant dismissed without notice and without concerns being properly raised by respondent. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondents to pay applicant $1,154 reimbursement of lost wages. $4,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,154.88) ; Compensation for humiliation etc. ($4,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s5;ERA s6;ERA s67A;ERA s67A(3);ERA s67B;ERA s67B(2);ERA s103A;ERA s103A(3)(a);ERA s103A(3)(b);ERA s103A(3)(c);ERA s103A(3)(d);ERA s103A(3);ERA s124 |
| Cases Cited | Blackmore v Honick Properties Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 152, [2011] ERNZ 445. |
| Number of Pages | 13 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_50.pdf [pdf 126 KB] |