| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 225 |
| Hearing date | 8-Jun-17 |
| Determination date | 31 July 2017 |
| Member | T Tetitaha |
| Representation | A Cook ; G West |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Edley v Lenco Sport NZ Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Applicant’s positon became superfluous due to change to manufacturing product overseas. Genuine reason for redundancy. Applicant given opportunity to be heard and to obtain legal advice. Applicant had access to production and sales figures. No evidence applicant could have retrained. No ulterior motive based on applicant’s wife filing proceedings against respondent. Respondent genuinely considered applicant’s responses. Redundancy procedurally fair. Dismissal justified. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Cases Cited | Edley v Lenco Sport NZ Ltd [2017] NZERA Auckland 170;Edley v Lenco Sport NZ Ltd [2017] NZERA Auckland 216 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_225.pdf [pdf 150 KB] |