| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 135 |
| Hearing date | 26-Aug-16 |
| Determination date | 03 May 2017 |
| Member | A Dallas |
| Representation | R Harrison ; K Dunn, E Peterson |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Hayashi v Skycity Management Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Operations Manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Minor defects in disciplinary process did not cause unfairness to applicant. Delay before ultimate compliance gave rise to failure to follow lawful and reasonable instruction. Applicant could not justify delay. Outcome substantively justified. Dismissal justified. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A ; ERA s173C(3)(b) ; ERA s173C(4) ; ERA s174E ; ERA Second Schedule cl10(1) |
| Cases Cited | A Ltd v H [2016] NZCA 419;Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 160;Asure New Zealand Ltd v New Zealand Pubic Service Association[2005] ERNZ 789 (EmpC);Belsham v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2013] NZEmpC 190;Fagotti v Acme & Co Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135, (2015) NZELR 1;PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC);Sky Network Ltd v Duncan [1998] 3 ERNZ 917 (CA) |
| Number of Pages | 14 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_135_amended.pdf [pdf 202 KB] |