| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 347 |
| Hearing date | 29 Aug 2017 - 1 Sep 2017 (4 days) |
| Determination date | 09 November 2017 |
| Member | N Craig |
| Representation | R Harrison ; N Russell |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Paenga v Board of Trustees, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori, O Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Quantification of remedies – Applicant sought permanent reinstatement – Tumuaki/Principal |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Authority previously found applicant was unjustifiably dismissed. Interim reinstatement not claimed. Difficult to see re-establishment of employment relationship. Permanent reinstatement not practicable or reasonable. No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay applicant $47,563 reimbursement of lost wages. $25,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted (unjustified dismissal) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($47,563.86) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($25,000) ; Application dismissed (Reinstatement) ; Costs reserved. |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | Education Act 1989 s350(2);Education Act 1989 s361(6)(c);ERA s125(2);ERA s128(2);ERA s128(3) |
| Cases Cited | Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2011] ERNZ 466 (EmpC);Edwards v Board of Trustees of Bay of Islands College [2015] NZEmpC 6;Fox v Hereworth School Trust Board [2015] NZEmpC 206;Gratton v Wilder Transport Ltd EmpC Wellington WEC 51/99, 27 May 1999;Harris v The Warehouse Ltd [2014] NZEmpC 188;Paenga v Board of Trustees, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori, O Puau Te Moananui-A- Kiwa [2017] NZERA Auckland 233;Lewis v Howick College Board of Trustees [2010] NZEmpC 4;Masina v Commissioner, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Piripono Te Kura Whakahouo Otara [2010] NZEmpC 141;Murphy v Steel and Tube New Zealand Ltd (2007) 4 ERNZ 719 (EmpC);New Zealand Educational Institute v Board of Trustees of Auckland Normal Intermediate School [1994] 2 ERNZ 414 (CA);Pacific Blue Employment & Crewing Ltd v B [2010] NZEmpC 112;Radius Residential Care Ltd v McLeay [2010] NZEmpC 149;Weal v St Peters College Board of Governors LC Auckland LC Auckland ALC55/89, 22 June 1989;Xtreme Dining Ltd (t/a Think Steel) v Dewar [2016] NZEmpC 136 |
| Number of Pages | 11 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_347.pdf [pdf 194 KB] |