| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 401 |
| Hearing date | 4-Dec-15 |
| Determination date | 22 December 2015 |
| Member | Robin Arthur |
| Representation | G Macdonald ; J Manoa |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Tuilaepa v The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development |
| Summary | INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim restatement – Social worker |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;INJUNCTION: Respondent arguably did not act fairly and reasonably in the circumstances. If applicant reinstated, no apparent risk of dysfunctional relationship with respondent. Respondent’s claimed loss of trust and confidence not sufficient reason to conclude reinstatement unreasonable. Applicant’s loss of income on balance of convenience favoured interim reinstatement. Applicant’s arguable case for unjustified dismissal stronger than respondent’s. Overall justice of situation favoured applicant’s permanent reinstatement if unjustifiably dismissed.Application for interim reinstatement granted. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reinstatement ordered ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Injunction |
| Statutes | Children, Young Persons and Their Families (Residential Care) Regulations 1996 r22;Crimes Act 1961 s48;ERA s3;ERA s103A;ERA s124;ERA s127;ERA s127(4);ERA s127(5);ERA s174B;ERA s174E;ERA Second Schedule |
| Cases Cited | Wellington Free Ambulance Service Inc v Adams [2010] NZEmpC 59, [2010] ERNZ 128;Housham v Juken New Zealand Ltd [2007] ERNZ 183 (EmpC);Timu v Waitemata District Health Board [2007] ERNZ 419 (EmpC);De Bruin v Canterbury District Health Board [2012] NZEmpC 110, [2012] ERNZ 431;Whanganui College Board of Trustees v Lewis [2000] 1 ERNZ 397 (CA);Ashton v Shoreline Hotel (1994) 4 NZELC 98,272 (EmpC), [1994] 1 ERNZ 421;Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 160, [2011] ERNZ 466;X v Auckland District Health Board (2008) 8 NZELC 98,749 (EmpC), [2007] ERNZ 66;Northern Hotel etc IUOW v Rotorua Returned Services Association Inc (1989) ERNZ Sel Cas 535, [1989] 3 NZILR 497 (LC);NZ Educational Institute v Board of Trustees of Auckland Normal Intermediate School [1992] 3 ERNZ 243 (EmpC);NZ Educational Institute v Board of Trustees of Auckland Normal Intermediate School [1994] 2 ERNZ 414 (CA);Edwards v Board of Trustees of Bay of Islands College [2015] NZEmpC 6 |
| Number of Pages | 20 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_401.pdf [pdf 374 KB] |