| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 172 |
| Hearing date | 2-Jun-16 |
| Determination date | 02 June 2016 |
| Member | Anna Fitzgibbon |
| Representation | N Keene (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Keene v Link Technologies Company Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – No appearance for respondent – Proof reader |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent failed to provide opportunity for participation in redundancy process. Applicant not provided with relevant financial information. Respondent failed to follow fair process before dismissal, breached good faith obligations. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $5,400 reimbursement of lost wages. $10,000 compensation for humiliation etc appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,400) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A;ERA s103A(3);ERA s123(1)(c)(i);ERA s124;ERA s128;ERA s174 |
| Cases Cited | GN Hale & Sons Ltd v Wellington Caretakers IUOW [1991] 1 NZLR 151 (CA);Angus v Ports of Auckland [2011] NZEmpC 160, [2011] ERNZ 466;Jinkinson v Oceana Gold (NZ) Ltd (No 2) [2010] NZEmpC 102, (2011) 9 NZELC 93,655 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_172.pdf [pdf 225 KB] |