| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 184/05 |
| Hearing date | 30 Mar 2005 |
| Determination date | 18 May 2005 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | J Burley ; D Tana |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Barlow v Crown Real Estate Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant had resigned and was working out notice period - Sought to not work notice period, but still be paid for remainder of time - Respondent told her to work out notice period - Asked to finish work the following day and be paid till end of month - Respondent changed her password then asked applicant to leave office and hand over keys - Dismissal - Overreaction on both sides - Applicant was phoned and told she had breached her employment agreement and was required to work out notice - Not conciliatory way of approaching matters - Applicant was then sent letter purporting to terminate her employment on grounds of abandonment - Dismissal unjustified - Contributory conduct 25 percent |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($8,333.33 reduced to $6,250)(2 months) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000 reduced to $3,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 184_05.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |