| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 10 |
| Hearing date | 9-Nov-15 |
| Determination date | 11 January 2016 |
| Member | Robin Arthur |
| Representation | M Nutsford ; E Kuo |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Shakeshaft v All Seasons Pet Resort Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Poor Performance – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by handling of performance concerns – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – 90 day trial – ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Kennel supervisor |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged by lack of information, inadequate training, and variation of position. Respondent did not give applicant verbal notice of termination. Applicant dismissed after trial period expired. Respondent dismissed applicant for refusal of employment variation. Respondent did not follow fair process in dismissal decision. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $4,608 reimbursement of lost wages. $8,500 compensation for humiliation etc appropriate.;ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondent did not pay applicant weeks’ notice. Respondent to pay applicant $576 arrears of wages.;COSTS: One day investigation meeting. Respondent to pay applicant $3,000 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,608) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,500) ; Arrears of wages ($576) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56)(filing fee) |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4(1A)(c);ERA s66;ERA s67A;ERA s67B(1);ERA s103A;ERA s123(1)(b);ERA s123(1)(c)(i);ERA s124;ERA s128(2);ERA s131;ERA s174E |
| Cases Cited | Smith v Stokes Valley Pharmacy (2009) Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 111, [2010] ERNZ 253;Trotter v Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Ltd [1993] 2 ERNZ 659 (EmpC);Allen v Transpacific Industries Group Ltd (t/a “Medismart Ltd”) (2009) 6 NZELR 530 (EmpC);Sam’s Fukuyama Food Services Ltd v Zhang [2011] NZCA 608, [2011] ERNZ 482;Telecom New Zealand Ltd v Nutter [2004] 1 ERNZ 315 (CA);The Cabinet Place Ltd v Kubesch [2015] NZEmpC 193;Majaraj v Recon Professional Services Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 61;Hall v Dionex Pty Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 29;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC);Fagotti v Acme & Co Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135, (2015) NZELR 1 |
| Number of Pages | 18 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_10.pdf [pdf 363 KB] |