| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 19 |
| Hearing date | 8-Dec-15 |
| Determination date | 01 March 2016 |
| Member | Helen Doyle |
| Representation | AJ Lodge ; T McGinn |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Dewar v Xtreme Dining Ltd t/a Think Steel |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Theft – Fabrication assistant |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant not given relevant information or opportunity to respond to theft allegations. Respondent did not carry out fair and reasonable investigation process. Unreasonable for respondent to conclude in circumstances that applicant stole. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: 16.6 per cent contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $2,709 reimbursement of lost wages. $10,000 compensation for humiliation etc appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Contributory conduct (16.6%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,709.08) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4;ERA s103A;ERA s103A(3)(a);ERA s103A(3)(b);ERA s103A(3)(c);ERA s103A(3)(d);ERA s123(1)(b);ERA s123(1)(c);ERA s124;ERA s128;ERA s160(1)(a) |
| Cases Cited | Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 160, [2011] ERNZ 466;Murphy & Routhan (t/a Enzo’s Pizza) v Van Beek [1998] 2 ERNZ 607 (EmpC);New Zealand (with exceptions) Shipwrights etc Union v Honda NZ Ltd [1989] 3 NZILR 82 (LC);Harris v Warehouse Ltd [2014] NZEmpC 188, [2014] ERNZ 480 |
| Number of Pages | 23 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_19.pdf [pdf 254 KB] |