Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2016] NZERA Auckland 154
Determination date 20 May 2016
Member J Crichton
Representation M Smyth ; A Parish
Location Auckland
Parties The Estate of Steven Edwards McEwing v Geovert Ltd
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantum of remedies
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: First determination did not properly assess differences between applicant and co-worker in respect to non-economic loss. Compensation award should have been higher. Applicant’s redundancy for genuine reasons. No entitlement to reimbursement of lost wages. $2,500 further compensation appropriate.
Result Application granted ; Additional compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; No order for costs
Main Category Practice & Procedure
Statutes ERA s128
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: 2016_NZERA_Auckland_154.pdf [pdf 139 KB]