| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2017] NZERA Christchurch 203 |
| Hearing date | 23-Feb-17 |
| Determination date | 24 November 2017 |
| Member | A Dallas |
| Representation | J Leggett, D Taylor ; K Dunn, I Townsend |
| Location | Blenheim |
| Parties | Hardy v General Distributors Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Supermarket Store Manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Respondent’s investigation into allegations against applicant procedurally fair. Respondent issued applicant fair and unequivocal warning that failure to comply with company policy and the law could result in disciplinary action. No disparity of treatment between applicant and another Countdown store manager. Dismissal justified. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A;ERA s103A(5);ERA s124;ERA s174C(4);ERA s174C(3)(b);ERA s174E |
| Cases Cited | Butcher v OCS Ltd [2008] ERNZ 367 (EmpC);Chief Executive of Department of Inland Revenue v Buchanan [2005] ERNZ 767 (CA);PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] ERNZ 808 (EmpC);Kereopa v Go Bus Transport Ltd (2009) 7 NZELR 4 (EmpC) |
| Number of Pages | 16 |
| PDF File Link: | 2017_NZERA_Christchurch_203.pdf [pdf 278 KB] |