Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No [2016] NZERA Wellington 90
Hearing date 8/03/2016
Determination date 28 July 2016
Member Mike Loftus
Representation J Roy (In Person); R Nabney
Location Wellington
Parties Roy v Bike Retail Group Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed – Store manager
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent put concerns to applicant, allowed applicant to respond and considered response. Reasonable for respondent to conclude could no longer trust applicant. Decision to dismiss one open to respondent. Dismissal justified.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103(1)(a) ; ERA s103A ; ERA s114(1) ; ERA s114(3)
Cases Cited Salt v Fell [2008] NZCA 128, [2008] 3 NZLR 193
Number of Pages 9
PDF File Link: 2016_ NZERA_ Wellington_90.pdf [pdf 167 KB]