| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 102/03 |
| Hearing date | 10 Mar 2003 |
| Determination date | 15 April 2003 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | W Claydon ; G Pollak |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Claydon v Recreational Turf Services Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Whether procedurally fair - Whether apprentice or trainee - Alleged continual lateness - Informed of importance of prompt attendance during particular event - Failed to attend work on time - Informed that further failure could result in warning or dismissal - Applicant unable to be contacted for formal meeting - Attended work following day - Alleged applicant sought meeting immediately - Alleged failure to follow code of practice of Modern Apprenticeships Act 2000 - Credibility - Respondent's evidence preferred - Applicant aware disciplinary meeting could result in dismissal - Waived right to representative - Applicant was trainee not apprentice - Dismissal open to fair and reasonable employer in circumstances - Groundsman trainee |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs Reserved |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 102_03.pdf [pdf 28 KB] |