| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 417/04 |
| Hearing date | 14 Dec 2004 - 15 Dec 2004 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 21 December 2004 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | H Thorpe ; E Hartdegen |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Pope v Maori Television Service |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged respondent's motive to force applicant's resignation was desire to have as many Maori employees as possible - Other alleged motive was to restructure position without giving applicant benefits of redundant employee - Alleged discrimination on grounds of ethical belief, colour and race - Felt unable to perform role when excluded from trips made by management to overseas film festivals - No right or expectation to attend film festivals - Ongoing difficulties with employee who reported to applicant - Lack of communication by applicant caused difficulties with employee to remain unresolved - Claims of discrimination utterly without foundation - Voluntary resignation - No unjustified dismissal or disadvantage - Contract manager |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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