| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 125/03 |
| Hearing date | 17 Nov 2003 |
| Determination date | 18 November 2003 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | W Martin ; No appearance |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Martin v The Last Footwear Company Shoemakers Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Redundancy - Sale of business - Condition of sale all employment agreements terminated - Possible employment with new owner - Informed of same day redundancy by new owner - Dismissal amounted to summary dismissal - No consultation - Informed of dismissal by third party inappropriate - Failure to provide appropriate notice - Dismissal unjustified - Remedies - Entitled to payment in lieu of notice - JURISDICTION - Alleged worked as manager without pay increase - No jurisdiction to fix new terms and conditions - Manager |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($814)(2 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,500) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Cases Cited | ERA s161(2);ERA Second Schedule cl12 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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