Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 274/04
Hearing date 18 Dec 2003 - 22 Mar 2004 (2 days)
Determination date 31 August 2004
Member R A Monaghan
Representation R Gowing ; A Wills
Location Auckland
Parties Gilmour v Watchorn Transport Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant refused to accept further assignments from respondent after trucking accident - Alleged failure to maintain truck in safe condition - Alleged failure to appropriately support applicant after accident - Expert evidence indicated truck safety allegations unfounded - No basis for criticism of respondent's attempts to support applicant - No breach of duty by respondent causing applicant to resign - Loss of confidence probable reason for applicant's decision not to return - No unjustified dismissal - Off-road truck driver
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 8
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