Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2017] NZERA Auckland 9
Hearing date 12-Jan-17
Determination date 12 January 2017
Member R Larmer
Representation M Moncur ; D Kapadia
Location Auckland
Parties Li v Asopalav New Zealand Ltd t/a Hair Co and Beauty Co Lynn Mall Shopping Centre
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - CONSENT ORDER - Parties sought consent order - COSTS - Applicant sought contribution towards costs - Hairdresser
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Respondent did not give applicant access to relevant information or opportunity to comment before dismissal. No disciplinary process. No evidence applicant worked for competitor. No substantive justification. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. $8,000 compensation appropriate.;CONSENT ORDER: Respondent agreed to pay applicant $470 arrears of holiday pay and $136 arrears of wages.;COSTS: Less than one day investigation meeting. Appropriate to apply daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $1,286 contribution towards costs.
Result Applications granted ; Orders made ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($1,286)
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s4(1)(A) - ERA s103A - ERA s103A(2) - ERA s103A(3) - ERA s124
Number of Pages 8
PDF File Link: 2017_NZERA_Auckland_9.pdf [pdf 160 KB]