| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 31/03 |
| Hearing date | 28 Jan 2003 |
| Determination date | 12 February 2003 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | H White ; L Robinson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Sheary v Express Business Forms Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Worked primarily on one machine but was multi-skilled - Decline in machine's work - Redundancy effective immediately - No consultation - Commercial reasons for decommissioning particular machine - Predetermination - Should have explored alternative employment options - Unjustified dismissal - Remedies - Alternative work available - Award for reimbursement of lost wages appropriate - Shift supervisor |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,320)(3 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | BP Oil NZ Ltd v National Distribution Union [1989] 3 NZILR 276 ; [1989] 3 NZLR 580 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | PDF file not available for download, please contact us to request a copy. |