Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No [2017] NZERA Wellington 47
Hearing date 9-Mar-17
Determination date 07 June 2017
Member M Loftus
Representation T Vickers (in person) ; T Wano
Location New Plymouth
Parties Vickers v Burgess Crowley Civil Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant sought arrears of wages
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant’s evidence not credible. Applicant admitted respondent made it clear that there was work for him which the applicant rejected. Applicant failed to establish he was dismissed. No dismissal. ARREARS OF WAGES: Respondents evidence concerning applicants hourly pay rate accepted. Applicant’s answers during investigation meeting were often contradictory. Applicant incorrectly interpreted advice of a pay review and future increase as an offer.
Result Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Number of Pages 8
PDF File Link: 2017_NZERA_Wellington_47.pdf [pdf 114 KB]