| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 55/03 |
| Hearing date | 16 Apr 2003 |
| Determination date | 16 April 2003 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | C Murray (In person) ; PL Gray |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Murray v Bankfield Farm Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Strong animosity between applicant and respondent's principal - Applicant told respondent's principal he deserved to be burgled - Other employees complained about applicant - Applicant made inflammatory comment about respondent's principal and another employee's wife - Applicant dismissed - Procedure completely deficient - Dismissal unjustified - Remedies - Applicant contributed significantly to situation that gave rise to grievance - Applicant's lost income due to not looking for work rather than grievance |
| Result | Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70) (Filing fee) ; No order for costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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