| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 260/04 |
| Hearing date | 18 Aug 2004 |
| Determination date | 20 August 2004 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | T Kurta ; P Swarbrick |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Lavea v Farmers Trading Company Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Dismissed following physical altercation with co-worker - Alleged inadequate investigation - Obligation on respondent to endeavour to obtain explanation from applicant - Corresponding obligation on applicant to provide explanation in sufficient detail - Self-defence claim not raised by applicant during investigation - No clear explanation given - Investigation sufficient - Dismissal justified |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
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