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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