| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 134/05 |
| Hearing date | 7 Dec 2004 |
| Determination date | 18 April 2005 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | MP Reid (in person) ; A Bennett |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Reid v Adventure Education Training Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Applicant dismissed for claiming payments not entitled to, disobeying management instructions by contacting individual who made complaint against him, and using business phones for personal toll calls - Fair and reasonable investigation - Appropriate consideration given to applicant's explanations - Overall evidence presented to support allegation of disobeying management instructions not sufficient on its own to justify dismissal - However other grounds clearly serious misconduct - No personal grievance - COUNTERCLAIM - Alleged applicant owed respondent $441.16 - Not challenged by applicant and supported by evidence - Monies due and owing - Manager |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Counterclaim granted ; Payment in favour of respondent ($441.16) ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 134_05.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |