Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2015] NZERA Auckland 313
Hearing date 5-Oct-15
Determination date 07 October 2015
Member Vicki Campbell
Representation W Reid ; J Danby
Location Auckland
Parties Dempsey v Tauranga Horological Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - COSTS – Applicant sought contribution to costs
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent failed to address performance concerns with applicant and come up with steps for improvement before dismissal, give applicant reasonable opportunity to respond and have explanation considered or provide applicant with all relevant information. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant reimbursement of lost wages, quantum to be determined. $7,500 compensation appropriate.;COSTS: Half day investigation meeting. Respondent to pay applicant $1,750 contribution towards costs.
Result Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,750)
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s4(1A);ERA s103A(3);ERA s124;ERA s174E
Number of Pages 6
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