| 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] |