Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2017] NZERA Auckland 26
Hearing date 31-Jan-17
Determination date 31 January 2017
Member A Fitzgibbon
Representation R Tretheway ; no appearance
Location Gisborne
Parties Cranswick v Chevelle Motors Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive Dismissal - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant sought arrears of holiday pay - COSTS - Applicant sought contribution towards costs - No appearance for respondent - Office Administrator
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant’s resignation foreseeable consequence of respondent’s behaviour. Respondent did not act fairly or reasonably towards applicant. Applicant constructively dismissed. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $7,752 reimbursement of lost wages. $4,000 compensation appropriate.;ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY: Respondent to pay applicant $841 arrears of holiday pay.;COSTS: Less than one day investigation meeting. Appropriate to apply daily tariff. Respondent to pay applicant $650 contribution towards costs.
Result Applications granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($7,752) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($841.70) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($650)
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103A - ERA s123(1)(c)(i) - ERA s124 - ERA s128 - ERA s174
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: 2017_NZERA_Auckland_26.pdf [pdf 100 KB]