Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2015] NZERA Auckland 393
Hearing date 16 - 17 Sept 2015 (2 days)
Determination date 10 December 2015
Member Vicki Campbell
Representation B Molloy ; G Whiteford
Location Auckland
Parties Finau v The Tongan Health Society Inc
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Whether applicant fixed term employee – Acting CEO
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant not employed under valid fixed term agreement, but did not elect to treat fixed term as ineffective. Applicant aware role would no longer be required when permanent appointment made. Applicant involved in appointment process. Respondent provided evidence that applicant welcomed news of new CEO appointment. Applicant acknowledged employment ended 30 September 2013. Dismissal justified.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s 66;ERA s 66(4);ERA s 66(6);ERA s 174E
Number of Pages 9
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