Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2016] NZERA Christchurch 122
Hearing date 12/07/2016
Determination date 26 July 2016
Member Vicki Campbell
Representation G Burness; H Lowe
Location Christchurch
Parties Menzies v New Zealand Bio Grains Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Packer
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent raised concerns about behaviour with other employee. Respondent supportive of applicant during personal situation. Respondent did not embark on course of conduct with deliberate purpose of forcing applicant to resign. No dismissal.
Result Application dismissed ; No order for costs
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103A
Cases Cited Auckland Shop Employees IUOW v Woolworths (NZ) Ltd [1985] 2 NZLR 372 (CA) ; Jeffries v Adis International Ltd EmpC Auckland AC69/06, 7 December 2006
Number of Pages 13
PDF File Link: 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_122.pdf [pdf 194 KB]