| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 127 |
| Hearing date | 5 May 2015 |
| Determination date | 06 May 2015 |
| Member | TG Tetitaha |
| Representation | D Gelb ; J Nguy |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Grewal v Fresh And More Farmers Supermarket Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Abandonment - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether applicant dismissed or abandoned employment – Supermarket manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent’s director’s son did not have authority to dismiss applicant. Applicant most likely aware of lack of authority. Respondent unlikely to have fired applicant given applicant only employee with liquor licence. Applicant offered job back but refused. Likely that applicant’s belief in dismissal due to miscommunication. No dismissal. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_127.pdf [pdf 151 KB] |