| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 10/04 |
| Hearing date | 22 Dec 2003 |
| Determination date | 03 February 2004 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | I Thompson ; N McPhail |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Johnston v James Henry Ltd t/a Airport Gateway Lodge |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Dismissed for spreading rumour about manager - Alleged manager attracted to employee - Co-manager was manager's wife - Called into meeting with managers without warning as to allegations of rumours - Source of allegations not divulged to applicant - No opportunity to explain given - Escorted from premises - Dismissal procedurally unfair - Remedies - Proof of rumour mongering established - Remedies reduced by 25 percent for contributory conduct |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (4 weeks reduced to 3 weeks)(Parties to determine quantum) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000 reduced to $3,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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