Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2016] NZERA Christchurch 53
Hearing date 12-Apr-16
Determination date 26 April 2016
Member James Crichton
Representation D Beck ; P Shaw
Location Christchurch
Parties Reader v Canterbury District Health Board
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by warning and performance improvement plan - Nurse
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE: Unfair to re-investigate a matter already dealt with. Fair and reasonable employer would have considered whether second investigation necessary. Respondent required to consider earlier outcome. Decision-maker did not interview complainant. Investigation cursory. No good and fair employer could have concluded applicant committed serious misconduct. REMEDIES: Warning and performance improvement plan expunged and Nursing Council informed. 100% contributory conduct.
Result Application granted ; Contributory conduct (100%) ; Orders made ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Cases Cited De Bruin v Canterbury District Health Board [2012] NZEmpC 110, [2012] ERNZ 431
Number of Pages 10
PDF File Link: 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_53.pdf [pdf 167 KB]