Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2017] NZERA Auckland 60
Hearing date 27-Feb-17
Determination date 27 February 2017
Member T Tetitaha
Representation K Usmar ; N Gunaydin, M Bell
Location Tauranga
Parties Jhorad v Caf� Ephesus Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY – Applicant sought arrears of wages and holiday pay – Waiter
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent did not follow fair process in dismissing applicant. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: 50 per cent contributory conduct. $2,500 compensation appropriate.ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY: Respondent did not pay applicant some wages and holiday pay. Respondent to pay applicant $3,274 arrears of wages and arrears of holiday pay, quantum to be determined.
Result Applications granted ; Contributory conduct (50%) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; Arrears of wages ($3,724) ; Arrears of holiday pay (quantum to be determined) ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103A ; ERA s125 ; ERA s131
Number of Pages 8
PDF File Link: 2017_NZERA_Auckland_60.pdf [pdf 128 KB]