| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 100/03 |
| Hearing date | 7 Apr 2003 |
| Determination date | 14 April 2003 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | T Field ; No appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Morunga v Te Hau Ora O Te Tai Tokerau Trust Board |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Alleged serious misconduct - Summarily suspended and escorted from respondent's premises - Assault complaint made to police by manager - Dismissed by letter - No opportunity to be heard - No criminal charges made by police - Suspension and dismissal substantively unjustified and procedurally unfair - COSTS - Higher than usual costs award appropriate in circumstances - Whanau worker |
| Result | Application granted ; reimbursement of lost wages ($13,460) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($2,250) |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl12 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
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