Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 37/03
Hearing date 21 Mar 2003
Determination date 17 April 2003
Member P Cheyne
Representation B Whiting ; M Teague
Location Christchurch
Parties Taylor v Peak Fitness Ltd t/a Peak Fitness Gym
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Identity of employer - Application to join owners of respondent declined - Changes made after new manager employed - Manager offered new contract for independent contractor status - Applicant refused to sign - Summarily dismissed - Dismissal unjustified - Acceptance of holiday pay at termination of employment did not amount to full and final settlement of all issues - No personal grievance raised at time of acceptance of holiday pay - No consideration received as applicant was simply enforcing statutory right to payment - Costs - Respondent's refusal to mediate relevant to costs award - Gym instructor/receptionist
Result Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (Quantum reserved) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,500) ; Costs reserved
Statutes Companies Act 1993 s25(1)(b);Companies Act 1993 s25(2);Companies Act 1993 s25(2)(c);Companies Act 1993 s25(2)(d)
Number of Pages 4
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