Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 82/03
Hearing date 9 Jul 2003
Determination date 25 July 2003
Member P Cheyne
Representation I Thompson ; S Mora (In person)
Location Christchurch
Parties Moa v Mora t/a Mora Earthmoving
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Restructuring - Alleged became abusive after informed of likelihood of redundancy - Alleged admission by respondent to mediation support staff - Admission to remain confidential and inadmissible - Given final pay following day and asked to leave - No evidence of resignation - Dismissal established - Dismissal unjustified - Remedies - No reimbursement of lost wages sought - Contributory conduct - Abusive response contributed to dismissal - PENALTY - Failure to provide wage and time records - Failure to provide written employment agreement - Penalties of $500 for each breach appropriate - Truck driver
Result Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000 reduced to $5,000) ; Penalty ($1,000)(Payable to Crown) ; Costs reserved
Statutes ERA s64;ERA s130;ERA s131;ERA s143(3)(a)(v);ERA s143(3)(c);ERA s146;ERA s148(1);ERA s148(3)
Number of Pages 6
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