| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 42 |
| Hearing date | 25 & 26 Feb 2016 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 07 April 2016 |
| Member | Peter van Keulen |
| Representation | MJ Thomas ; S Rowe |
| Location | Invercargill |
| Parties | Buchanan v Alliance Group Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Assault – Meat worker |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent adequately investigated circumstances of misconduct. Respondent explained allegation and consequences. Applicant admitted assault and given reasonable opportunity to respond. Failure to provide proposed sanction minor and did not result in applicant being treated unfairly. Procedural requirements met. Fair and reasonable employer would conclude dismissal appropriate in circumstances. Dismissal justified. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4(1A);ERA s4(1A)(c);ERA s103A;ERA s103A(2);ERA s103A(3);ERA s103A(4);ERA s103A(5) |
| Cases Cited | Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 160, [2011] ERNZ 466;BP Oil New Zealand Ltd v Northern Distribution Union [1992] 3 ERNZ 483 (CA);Chief Executive of Unitec Institute of Technology v Henderson (2007) 4 NZELR 418 (EmpC);Fuiava v Air New Zealand Ltd [2006] ERNZ 806 (EmpC);Housham v Juken New Zealand Ltd [2007] ERNZ 183 (CA);Howard v Carter Holt Harvey Packaging Ltd [2014] NZEmpC 157;Jinkinson v Oceana Gold (NZ) Ltd (No 2) [2010] NZEmpC 102;Murphy & Routhan (t/a Enzo's Pizza) v Van Beek [1998] 2 ERNZ 607 (EmpC);Reynolds v Mount Cook Airline Ltd [2013] NZERA Christchurch 155;Rivers v SCA Hygiene Australasia Ltd [2011] NZERA Auckland 42 |
| Number of Pages | 28 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_42.pdf [pdf 328 KB] |