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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