| Restrictions | Includes non-publication order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 190 |
| Hearing date | 6-Jun-17 |
| Determination date | 04 July 2017 |
| Member | T Tetitaha |
| Representation | P Kiely, S Ball ; B Edwards, M Cables |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Rankin v Unlimited Internet Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Support technician |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant resigned due to prompting of respondent’s director after performance concerns raised. Resignation reasonably foreseeable in circumstances. Applicant constructively dismissed. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: 75 per cent contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $2,600 reimbursement of lost wages. $1,250 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Contributory conduct (75%) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,600) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,250) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s124 ; ERA s128 |
| Cases Cited | Auckland Shop Employees IUOW v Woolworths (NZ) Ltd [1985] 2 NZLR 372 (CA);Auckland Electric Power Board v Auckland Provincial District Local Authorities Officers Industrial Union Of Workers (Inc) [1994] 2 NZLR 415 (CA);Goodfellow v Building Connexion Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 82 ; Hartstone v Enviro Scientific Group Ltd [2017] NZERA Auckland 41;NID Distribution Workers etc IUOW v Foodtown Supermarkets Ltd [1988] NZILR 588 (LC);Salt v Fell [2008] NZCA 128, [2008] 3 NZLR 193;Whaiapu v P & W Painters Ltd [2017] NZERA Christchurch 23;Weston v Advkit Para Legal Services Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 140, (2011) 8 NZELR 604 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_190.pdf [pdf 226 KB] |