| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 224/04 |
| Hearing date | 2 Jul 2004 |
| Determination date | 05 July 2004 |
| Member | J Scott |
| Representation | MA Merchant (in person) ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Merchant v Shonit Kids World Ltd t/a Toyworld |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Alleged summary dismissal - Asked not to return after complained about type of work undertaken - Dismissal unjustified - PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Alleged discrimination on basis of gender, race and religion - Alleged given lifting duties as respondent not prepared to require female staff to undertake duties - Alleged had to be referred to by abbreviated name as customers would object to Muslim staff member - Insufficient evidence in relation to discrimination claims - ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Alleged non-payment of wages throughout employment - Wages due and owing - Holiday pay due and owing on wages - COSTS - Applicant litigant in person - Entitled to filing fee |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($136)(2 days) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000) ; Arrears of wages ($221.54) ; Costs ($70) |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl12 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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