| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Christchurch 56 |
| Hearing date | 10-Dec-15 |
| Determination date | 02 May 2016 |
| Member | Michael Loftus |
| Representation | P de Wattignar ; N Soper |
| Location | Dunedin |
| Parties | Hollis v Oceana Gold (new Zealand) Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Drug testing – Mine excavator |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant failed to undergo drug test when requested. Applicant did not assert medical reasons for not being able to do test. Respondent therefore did fail to consider applicant’s explanation of medical reasons because none was provided. Dismissal justified. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A |
| Cases Cited | Ivamy v Ocean Gold (New Zealand) Ltd [2015] NZERA Christchurch 82 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_56.pdf [pdf 162 KB] |