| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 363 |
| Hearing date | 25-Aug-16 |
| Determination date | 07 November 2016 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | J Ropati ; M Quigg |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Ashcroft v Redzone Robotics New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Director of Engineering |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Mixed motives in making applicant redundant. Applicant not aware that future of employment depended on performance. Applicant not given relevant information about decision, not given prior notice of meeting or opportunity for support person. Decision simply advised and applicant told to leave. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $20,407 reimbursement of lost wages. $18,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($20,407.80) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($18,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A ; ERA s124 |
| Cases Cited | Allen v TransPacific Industries Group Ltd (t/a Media Smart Ltd) (2009) 6 NZELR 530 (EmpC) ; Grace Team Accounting Ltd v Brake [2014] NZCA 541, [2015] 2 NZLR 494 ; Rolls v Wellington Gas Co Ltd [1998] 3 ERNZ 116 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 16 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_363.pdf [pdf 194 KB] |