| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 75/04 |
| Hearing date | 1 Jul 2004 |
| Determination date | 21 July 2004 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | J Shingleton ; J Goldstein |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | McMillan v Southern Heating Fuels Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant off work with back injury - During absence respondent found advertising letters for applicant's business with work phone number on them - Appeared to respondent applicant intended to carry out own business in work time without respondent's consent - Meeting with applicant - Given opportunity to address concerns - Employment terminated on basis of breach of trust and confidence - Termination within range of possibilities open to respondent - Dismissal justified |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | W&H Newspapers Ltd v Oram [2000] 2 ERNZ 448 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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