| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 53 |
| Hearing date | 13 and 14 Dec 2016 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 28 February 2017 |
| Member | T Tetitaha |
| Representation | M Meyrick ; A Cook |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Magon v NZ Castle Resorts and Hotels Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Handyman |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Previous findings of dishonesty unreasonable. Unfair to rely on previous findings to justify dismissal. Respondent did not have open mind during disciplinary process. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: 25 per cent contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant reimbursement of lost wages, quantum to be determined. $6,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Contributory conduct (25%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages (quantum to be determined) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A(2) ; ERA s103A(3) ; ERA s103A(5) ; ERA s124 ; ERA s128 |
| Cases Cited | Air New Zealand Ltd v Hudson [2006] ERNZ 415 (EmpC) ; Allen v TransPacific Industries Group Ltd (t/a Media Smart Ltd) (2009) 6 NZELR 530 (EmpC) ; Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 160, [2011] ERNZ 466 ; Carter Holt Harvey v Yukich [2005] ERNZ 300 (CA) ; Goel v Director-General for Primary Industries [2015] NZEmpC 214 ; Goodfellow v Building Connexion Ltd t/a ITM Building Centre [2010] NZEmpC 82 ; Nagel v Nelson Underground Services Ltd [2016] NZERA Wellington 36 ; Finau v Carter Holt Building Supplies [1993] 2 ERNZ 971 (EmpC) ; Patel v OCS Ltd [2014] NZEmpC 49 ; Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd v Merennage [2015] NZEmpC 198 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_53.pdf [pdf 179 KB] |