| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 473 |
| Hearing date | 14 - 15 Sept 2015 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 23 December 2015 |
| Member | Tania Tetitaha |
| Representation | M Piper, C Mulrennan ; D Gelb |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Simei-Barton v LDJS Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – 90 day trial – Chef |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: On balance of probabilities, no unfair bargaining for employment agreement (“EA”). Applicant not employee before signing EA. Trial period clause in EA failed to adequately state when trial period started. Clause did not conform to statutory requirements. Applicant unjustifiably dismissed. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant reimbursement of lost wages, quantum to be determined. $2,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4(1A)(c);ERA s63A;ERA s63A(3);ERA s63A(4);ERA s67A;ERA s67A(2);ERA s67B;ERA s68;ERA s124;ERA s128;ERA s134;Wages Protection Act 1983 |
| Cases Cited | Carter Holt Harvey v Yukich [2005] ERNZ 300 (CA);Sam’s Fukuyama Food Services Ltd v Zhang [2011] NZCA 608, [2011] ERNZ 482;Smith v Stokes Valley Pharmacy [2010] NZEmpC 111, [2010] ERNZ 253;Warmington v AFFCO New Zealand Ltd [2012] NZEmpC 19, [2012] ERNZ 1 |
| Number of Pages | 10 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_473.pdf [pdf 183 KB] |