| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 8A/03 |
| Hearing date | 25 Feb 2003 |
| Determination date | 08 April 2003 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | S Zindel ; G Malone |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Huggins v Vanessa Brough t/a Stand 'n' Tan Beauty Therapists |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Erratic behaviour caused by old anti-depressant tablets - Refused to go home when requested - Owner of business away from workplace that day - Complaints made by co-workers - Threatened to resign if applicant continued to work - Initial meeting to discuss complaints - Second meeting with co-workers focused on general complaints about applicant - No discussion about how employees could continue working together - Applicant's behaviour inappropriate - Dismissal procedurally unfair - Investigation into alleged incompatibility inadequate - Contributory conduct 33 percent - Salon co-ordinator |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($6,240 reduced to $4,180.80) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,600 reduced to $3,082) ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
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