Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 22/01
Determination date 14 June 2001
Member P Cheyne
Representation G Clarke ; No appearance
Location Christchurch
Parties Martin v Voice Freight Services Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - No appearance for respondent - Paid for less hours than worked - Discrepancy in pay discussed with manager - Informed of cap on wages but required to work unpaid hours - Threatened with dismissal when raised problem again - Walked off job after altercation - Final pay cheque dishonoured - Wages and holiday pay due and owing - False complaint of burglary accusing applicant made to police - Constructive dismissal claim made out
Result Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,811.12) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; Arrears of wages and holiday pay ($398.76) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($750)
Number of Pages 2
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