| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 103/04 |
| Hearing date | 5 Aug 2004 |
| Determination date | 09 August 2004 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | P Scrimgeour (in person) ; W Coffey |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Scrimgeour v The Wellesley Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant allegedly forced into settlement of employment relationship problem - Employment ended three months later as agreed in settlement - Applicant actively represented by experienced legal counsel - No evidence of exceptional pressure - Free and deliberate choice to enter settlement - No undue influence or unconscionable behaviour by respondent - Terms of settlement not unconscionable or demonstrably against applicant's interests - Settlement valid and binding - No unjustified dismissal - Management cadet |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | F v Attorney-General [1994] 2 ERNZ 62 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
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