| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 348/03 |
| Hearing date | 23 Oct 2003 |
| Determination date | 18 November 2003 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | S Mitchell ; G Pollak |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Morrell v AFFCO New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Found in possession of drug paraphernalia at workplace - Alleged failure to consider explanation given - Claimed had found paraphernalia while intending to smoke cigarette - Alleged disparity of treatment - Co-worker present but not disciplined - Respondent entitled to rely on evidence available - Dismissal open to a fair and reasonable employer - No disparity of treatment - Meat boner |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 348_03.pdf [pdf 21 KB] |