| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 119/03 |
| Hearing date | 21 Aug 2003 |
| Determination date | 27 August 2003 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | V Eades ; M Gould |
| Location | Palmerston North |
| Parties | Adlam v Tranzit Travel Palmerston North Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether dismissed or resigned - Sought transfer of location - Whether transfer permanent or temporary - Transfer to cover injured employee - Informed previous manager not to keep old position open - Transfer not intended to be permanent - Rostered off in anticipation of employee's return - No dismissal - Resigned - Obligations to provide written employment agreement noted - COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - One day investigation meeting - Contribution of 50 percent sought to total costs of $5,000 - Costs to follow event - Applicant had opportunity to withdraw claim before costs incurred - Resolution should have occurred earlier - Contribution sought reasonable - Contribution sought awarded |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($2,500) |
| Statutes | ERA s64;ERA s65 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
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