Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 150/05
Hearing date 4 Arp 2005
Determination date 26 April 2005
Member L Robinson
Representation D Fleming ; P Tremewan
Location Auckland
Parties Kumar v Icehouse (New Zealand) Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Sexual harassment - Applicant dismissed for allegedly touching co-worker inappropriately - Alleged applicant banged into complainant's back forcefully - Not told identity of complainant - Denied being in relevant area - Manager had seen applicant in area at relevant time - Dismissed with one week's wages in lieu of notice - Open to respondent to conclude serious misconduct had occurred - Full and fair inquiry - Dismissal justified - Guillotine operator
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 3
PDF File Link: aa 150_05.pdf [pdf 35 KB]