Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2018] NZERA Auckland 72
Hearing date 14-Nov-17 and 15-Nov-17 (2 days)
Determination date 28 February 2018
Member N Craig
Representation E Moss ; G Tanner
Location Auckland
Parties Hoyte v AIA International Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Incompatibility – Respondent dismissed applicant for alleged irreconcilable breakdown of relationship with other staff members – Tensions between staff did not get to point of irreconcilable breakdown – Respondent fairly large employer and could have done more to resolve difficulties – Applicant unjustifiably dismissed – REMEDIES – Respondent to pay applicant $10,125 reimbursement of lost wages and $6,000 compensation for hurt and humiliation. UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantage by series of performance improvement plans – Unjustified disadvantage grievance not raised within 90 days or considered under dismissal grievance – No unjustified disadvantage
Main Category Personal Grievance
Number of Pages 15
PDF File Link: 2018_NZERA_Auckland_72.pdf [pdf 203 KB]