| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 26/05 |
| Hearing date | 17 Nov 2004 |
| Determination date | 25 February 2005 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | P Brown ; M Klinkenberg |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Osborne v Southcore Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant had previous back and neck injuries - Referred to respondent by Workbridge - Alleged Workbridge did not inform respondent of applicant's injuries or inform applicant that respondent's job description specifically ruled out candidates with back problems - Applicant suffered out of workplace injury requiring 10 days off work - Return to work reaggravated injury and applicant required more time off - Applicant alleged dismissed - If applicant did resign was probably on respondent's initiative - Unjustified dismissal - Remedies - That applicant only attended work for 20 days taken into account in calculating compensation - COSTS - One hour investigation meeting - Respondent ordered to contribute $300 towards applicant's costs - Factory worker |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages (10 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,000) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($300) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 26_05.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |