| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 238 |
| Hearing date | 6 Aug 2015 - 7 Aug 2015 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 10 August 2015 |
| Member | TG Tetitaha |
| Representation | K Van Der Merwe (in person) ; J Foden |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Van Der Merwe v Glasshape Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Production Manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant originally raised possible redundancy by refusing to reduce workload and splitting role. Respondent had to look at proposal in consequence. Redundancy genuine. No evidence that applicant’s religion factor in redundancy. Respondent failed to provide all relevant information but information left out only minor defect. In any case, applicant already aware of contents. Respondent’s procedure fair and reasonable. Dismissal justified. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4;ERA s103A |
| Cases Cited | Grace Team Accounting v Brake [2014] NZCA 541, [2015] 2 NZLR 494;Rittson-Thomas t/a Totara Hills Harm v Davidson [2013] NZEmpC 39, [2013] ERNZ 55;Rooney Earthmoving Ltd v McTague [2009] ERNZ 240 (EmpC);Scarborough v Micron Security Products Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 39 |
| Number of Pages | 10 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_238.pdf [pdf 164 KB] |