| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 116/03 |
| Hearing date | 11 Sep 2003 - 12 Sep 2003 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 24 October 2003 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | D Caldwell ; P Macdonald |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Morris v Christchurch International Airport Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Complaints from public regarding applicant - Conflict with other staff members - Pain in arm - Took stress leave - Adjustments made to workspace - Meeting to address concerns about performance - Meeting clarified respondent's expectations of applicant - Meal break subsequently taken during busy period - Did not inform supervisor - Breach of recognised and acknowledged principle - Several meetings held - Allegations put to applicant - Given opportunity to respond but chose not to - Did not tell respondent at time of investigation that stress caused error of judgment - No bias or predetermination - Aware of expectations and that performance under ongoing scrutiny - Full and fair investigation - No unjustified dismissal |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
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