Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2017] NZERA Auckland 150
Hearing date 19-May-17
Determination date 19 May 2017
Member V Campbell
Representation M Cavanagh ; no appearance
Location Auckland
Parties Cavanagh v The Piha Memorial RSA Inc.
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions – Bar Manager – No appearance for respondent
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE: Applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s failure to address concerns regarding health and safety. Applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s failure to support applicant when enforcing legal obligations as a bar manager. Applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged by being singled out for disciplinary action without respondent undertaking a full and thorough investigation. Applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent unilaterally altering hours of work removing applicant from roster. REMEDIES: Respondent to pay applicant $5,400 reimbursement of lost wages. $7,000 compensation appropriate.
Result Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($5,400) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,000) ; No order for costs
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103A ; ERA s123(1)(b) ; ERA s123(1)(c)(i) ; ERA s174E ; ERA Second Schedule cl12
Number of Pages 9
PDF File Link: 2017_NZERA_Auckland_150.pdf [pdf 159 KB]