| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 69/04 |
| Hearing date | 31 Mar 2004 |
| Determination date | 21 June 2004 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | C Fisher ; L Brook |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Wilson v GRD Macraes |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Two positive drug tests within 12 month period - Drug and alcohol policy had been introduced - Applicant worked in safety sensitive area - Signed acknowledgement that had read policy - Random testing - Dispute whether formal written warning after first occasion - Satisfied applicant knew consequences of second positive test - Applicant did not accept rehabilitation offered - Dismissed after second positive test - Alleged mitigating factors including pressured to smoke cannabis - Decision to dismiss open to employer in present case - No personal grievance - Senior operator |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
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