| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 122 |
| Hearing date | 26-May-17 |
| Determination date | 10 July 2017 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | W Todd ; T Jackson |
| Location | Timaru |
| Parties | Mitchell v General Back-up Company Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Abandonment – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Petrol station attendant |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent’s director (“D”) did not send applicant away. D tried to contact applicant after applicant left workplace. Applicant abandoned employment after D confronted her about possible drug use. No dismissal. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Cases Cited | Mitchell v General Back-up Company Ltd [2016] NZERA Christchurch 152 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_122.pdf [pdf 147 KB] |