| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 71/03 |
| Hearing date | 13 May 2003 |
| Determination date | 23 June 2003 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | T Gallagher ; J Enright |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McElrea v Froriep Farms Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Attended mediation between co-worker and respondent as support person for co-worker - Requested payrise - Requested days off after one month of employment - Dismissed after failure to complete task - Abusive language used by director of respondent during dismissal - Dismissal procedurally unfair - Failure to complete task amounted to contributory conduct - PENALTY - Penalty claimed for failure to give notice of resignation - Alleged applicant walked off job - No abandonment - No penalty - Farm worker |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,670)(4 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000 reduced to $3,000) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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