| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Wellington 93 |
| Hearing date | 16-Sep-15 |
| Determination date | 16 September 2015 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | J Murphy ; K Colley |
| Location | Palmerston North |
| Parties | Jarden v The Gold And Black Group Ltd t/a Taxis Gold And Black (PN) Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor Performance - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether valid 90 day trial period clause – Dispatch operator |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: No valid 90 day trial clause in employment agreement. Respondent accepted applicant mistakenly dismissed unjustifiably on basis of invalid clause. Respondent failed to put all concerns to applicant and give applicant opportunity to explain and have explanations considered. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $6,656 reimbursement of lost wages. $2,500 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($6,656) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s67A;ERA s103A;ERA s124;ERA s128(2) |
| Cases Cited | Campbell v Commissioner of Salford School [2015] NZEmpC 122;Hall v Dionex Pty Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 29;Smith v Stokes Valley Pharmacy (2009) Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 111, [2010] ERNZ 253 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Wellington_93.pdf [pdf 95 KB] |