| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 52 |
| Hearing date | 21-Feb-17 |
| Determination date | 07 April 2017 |
| Member | P van Keulen |
| Representation | A Oberndorfer ; R Harrison |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Pepper v Amcor Flexibles (New Zealand) Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DIADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Receptionist |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DIADVANTAGE - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent failed to adequately consult applicant over proposed restructure due to lack of information provided and treatment of applicant’s feedback. Resignation not foreseeable consequence of inadequate consultation. No dismissal. Applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged by flawed consultation process. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $1,580 reimbursement of lost wages. $17,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted (unjustified disadvantage) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,580) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($17,000) ; Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) ; Costs reserved. |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s 4(1A) ; ERA s103A ; ERA s124 |
| Cases Cited | Auckland Electric Power Board v Auckland Provincial District Local Authorities Officers IUOW Inc [1994] 2 NZLR 415 (CA);Auckland Shop Employees Union v Woolworths (NZ) Ltd [1985] 2 NZLR 372 (CA);Bourne v Real Journeys Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 120;Christchurch Golf Incorporated v Edna Wood EmpCC Christchurch CC28/99, 22 September 1999;Gilbert v Transfield Services (New Zealand) Limited [2013] NZEmpC 71;Grace Team Accounting Ltd v Brake [2014] NZCA 541;Hemopo v CareNZ (Est 1954) Ltd [2011] NZERA Christchurch 43;Matheson v Transmissions and Diesels Ltd [2001] 1 ERNZ 1 (EmpC);Nilson-Reid v Attorney-General [2005] ERNZ 951 (EmpC);Scarborough v Micron Securities Products Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 39;Taranaki Healthcare Ltd v Lloyd [2001] ERNZ 546 (EmpC);Waitakere City Council v Ioane [2004] 2 ERNZ 194 (CA);Waterford Holdings Ltd v Morunga [2015] NZEmpC 132;Wellington, Taranaki and Marlborough Clerical IUOW v Greenwich (t/a Greenwich and Associates Employment Agency and Complete Fitness Centre) [1983] ACJ 965 |
| Number of Pages | 17 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_52.pdf [pdf 272 KB] |