| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 51/01 |
| Determination date | 01 October 2001 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | MF Hawkesby ; PM James |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Stoneman v Saunders & Co |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Heated confrontation between applicant and partner in respondent's firm - Displayed low regard for applicant - Applicant and partner reactive to each other - Confrontation did not amount to unjustified disadvantage - Applicant sought apology - Told by respondent to sort things out herself with the partner - Unsatisfactory handling of problem - Mediation requested but took place 5 months after confrontation - Respondent's delay and handling of problem did not cause additional disadvantage in conditions of employment - No unjustified disadvantage - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Resigned after reading affidavit by co-worker for mediation - Affidavit not a statement of the respondent - Respondent's actions contributed to need for mediation - Not reasonably foreseeable that applicant would resign - No constructive dismissal |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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