| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 142/01 |
| Determination date | 27 September 2001 |
| Member | Y S Oldfield |
| Representation | RL Towner ; S Hachache |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Harrod v DMG World Media (NZ) Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Sick leave for 5 weeks - On return heard rumours that manager favoured person who had been relieving her - Unhappy about temporary office space and alleged intrusive managing style - Walked out of meeting and despite mediation did not go back - Whether breach of duty by respondent - Had regard to applicant's personal circumstances and attempted to assist her - Provided effective avenue for applicant to address concerns with manager - Objections to office space and reporting requirements unreasonable - No breach of duty to be fair and reasonable employer - Exhibition sales manager |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | Auckland Electric Power Board v Auckland Provincial District Local Authorities Officers IUOW [1994] 1 ERNZ 168;Auckland etc Shop Employees etc IUOW v Woolworths (NZ) Ltd [1985] ACJ 963; [1985] 2 NZLR 372 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
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