Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2016] NZERA Christchurch 223
Hearing date 16-Dec-16
Determination date 21 December 2016
Member D Appleton
Representation M Faletanoai ; M Gallop
Location Christchurch
Parties Reveley v Mike Gallop Builders Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Leading hand
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent closed down business to avoid further debt. Redundancy for genuine reasons. Respondent did not tell applicant that company being shut down, or give opportunity to comment. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. $3,000 compensation appropriate.
Result Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s4(1A) ; ERA s103A ; ERA s124
Number of Pages 8
PDF File Link: 2016_NZERA_Christchurch_223.pdf [pdf 175 KB]