| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Auckland 349 |
| Hearing date | 22-Aug-17 |
| Determination date | 10 November 2017 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | M Shahadat ; K Kumar ; S Carr (Counsel for Immigration New Zealand) |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Pandit v Swamy & Anor |
| Other Parties | Satya Mt Eden Ltd t/a Satya South Indian Restaurant |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Dismissal – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Chef |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: First respondent did not allow applicant opportunity to comment on or correct allegations. Defect in process more than minor and resulted in unfair treatment. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. First respondent to pay applicant $18,465 reimbursement of lost wages. $15,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($18,465) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($15,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s4(1A);ERA s124;ERA s128;ERA s174E |
| Cases Cited | Angus v Ports of Auckland Ltd [2011] NZEmpC 160;Cuttance (t/a Olympus Fitness Centres) v Purkis [1994] 2 ERNZ 321 (EmpC);PBO Ltd v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 (EmpC);Fagotti v Acme & Co Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135;Mehta v Elliot [2003] 1 ERNZ 451 (EmpC);Telecom New Zealand Ltd v Nutter [2004] 1 ERNZ 315 (CA);Wellington, Taranaki and Marlborough Clerical IUOW v Greenwich (t/a Greenwich and Associates Employment Agency and Complete fitness Centre) (1983) ERNZ Sel Cas 95 (AC) |
| Number of Pages | 16 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Auckland_349_amended.pdf [pdf 224 KB] |