| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Wellington 33 |
| Hearing date | 17-Nov-15 |
| Determination date | 15 March 2016 |
| Member | Trish MacKinnon |
| Representation | S Mitchell ; T Cleary |
| Location | Hastings |
| Parties | Kupa v Silver Fern Farms Beef Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Meat process worker |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent made sufficient investigation into allegations. Applicant did not have dispute with respondent over bump hat safety. Respondent justified concluding applicant deliberately failed to wear bump hat. Dismissal justified. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A;ERA s103A(a);ERA s103A(b);ERA s103A(c);ERA s125;ERA s126;HSE s19 |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Wellington_33.pdf [pdf 189 KB] |