| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 47/01 |
| Determination date | 31 July 2001 |
| Member | S Bathgate |
| Representation | B Buckett ; R Chann |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Lewis v Department of Corrections |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Former partner also employed by respondent - Former partner alleged assault by applicant during shift - Second allegation that applicant destroyed former partner's work papers - Advised of allegations and proposed investigation - All staff interviewed including applicant - Applicant refused mediation - Investigator's report concluded assault amounted to serious misconduct but insufficient evidence for second allegation - Report sent to regional manager who decided that serious misconduct had been proved - Senior officer held disciplinary meeting - Submissions made by applicant and sent to regional manager - Submissions considered - Opportunity for submissions on penalty declined - No flaws in investigation - Dismissal justified - Prison worker |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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