| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2018] NZERA Auckland 12 |
| Hearing date | 25-Sep-17 |
| Determination date | 15 January 2018 |
| Member | R Arthur |
| Representation | W Reid ; K Ashcroft |
| Location | Tauranga |
| Parties | Dellaway-Smith v Saunders |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Serious Misconduct – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – Office Manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND – UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL: Information relied on by respondent in disciplinary process not shown to applicant. Omission to provide her with relevant information and an opportunity to comment on information resulted in a more than minor a defect. Inadequate inquiry and further unfair disciplinary action. Dismissal unjustified. REMEDIES: No contributory conduct. Respondent to pay $22,880 reimbursement of lost wages. $12,000 compensation appropriate. |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($22,880) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($12,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A ERA s103A(2) ERA s103(3) ERA s103A(4) ERA s103A(5) ERA s124 ERA s128(3) ERA s174 |
| Cases Cited | Allen v C3 Ltd [2012] NZEmpC 124 Dellaway-Smith v Wildzog Investments Ltd [2017] NZERA Auckland 163 Smith v Wildzog Investments Ltd [2018] NZERA Auckland 13 Fagotti v Acme & Co Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 135 Hall v Dionex Pty Ltd [2015] NZEmpC 29 PBO Ltd (formerly Rush Security) v Da Cruz [2015] ERNZ 808 (EmpC) Richies Transport Holdings Ltd v Merennage [2015] NZEmpC 198 Sam’s Fukuyama Food Services Ltd v Zhang [2011] NZCA 608 |
| Number of Pages | 17 |
| PDF File Link: | 2018_NZERA_Auckland_12.pdf [pdf 228 KB] |