| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 35 |
| Hearing date | 27-Nov-15 |
| Determination date | 03 February 2016 |
| Member | Andrew Dallas |
| Representation | M Nutsford ; T Pnrtland, C Costello |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Jarrett v Bio-Cell (NZ) Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed – COSTS – Applicant sought contribution towards costs – Water Treatment Serviceman |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Order for non-publication of certain financial information. Financial evidence and respondent’s failure to employ anyone else after applicant’s dismissal suggested redundancy genuine. Process used to implement redundancy rushed, mismanaged and unfair. Respondent did not give applicant genuine opportunity to respond or give applicant sufficient information. Applicant unaware of selection criteria. Applicant unjustifiably dismissed. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $350 reimbursement of lost wages. $8,500 compensation appropriate.;COSTS: Appropriate to apply notional daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $3,500 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (350.34) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,500) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($3,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($71.56) |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4;ERA s4(1A)(c);ERA s4(1A)(d);ERA s103A;ERA s124;ERA s174E;ERA Second Schedule cl10(1) |
| Cases Cited | Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd (No 2) [2011] NZEmpC 160, [2011] ERNZ 466;Fagotti v Acme Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135;Grace Team Accounting Ltd v Brake [2014] NZCA 541, [2015] 2 NZLR 494;Hall v Dionex Pty Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 29;Maharaj v Recon Professional Services Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 61;New Zealand Fasteners Stainless Ltd v Thwaites [2000] 2 NZLR 565 (CA);PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC);Rodkiss v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 34;Stevens v Hapag-Lloyd (NZ) Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 28 |
| Number of Pages | 17 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_35.pdf [pdf 360 KB] |