| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 379 |
| Hearing date | 22-Aug-16 |
| Determination date | 18 November 2016 |
| Member | N Craig |
| Representation | M Harrison ; L Mackay |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Gage v New Zealand Mint Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Sales director |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Redundancy for genuine business reasons. Insufficient evidence to establish pre-determination. Consultation process rushed and provided insufficient information to employee. Respondent should have offered applicant similar role rather than requiring applicant to apply. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $22,500 reimbursement of lost wages. $6,000 compensation. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($22,500) ; Compensation for humilation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4 ; ERA s4(1A) ; EDA s103A ; ERA s124 ; ERA s128(2) ; ERA s174E |
| Cases Cited | Communication & Energy Workers Union Inc v Telecom New Zealand Ltd [1993] 2 ERNZ 429 (EmpC) ; Grace Team Accounting Ltd v Brake [2014] NZCA 541, [2015] 2 NZLR 494 ; GN Hale & Son Ltd v Wellington Caretakers IUOW [1991] 1 NZLR 151 (CA) ; Rittson-Thomas t/a Totara Hills Farm v Davidson [2013] NZEmpC 39, [2013] ERNZ 55 ; Wang v Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust [2010] NZEmpC 142, [2010] ERNZ 468 |
| Number of Pages | 15 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_379.pdf [pdf 217 KB] |