| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 205/05 |
| Hearing date | 11 Apr 2005 |
| Determination date | 02 June 2005 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | G Finnigan ; S Langton |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | King v Taskforce Recruitment Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - First respondent was employer - Applicant worked on projects for first respondent - Two weeks into project was told not to come into work for a few days since was no work available - When returned to work was told his assignment was not going to be continued and that his job had finished - Alleged was told had found someone who could do the job quicker and cheaper" - Whether or not any basis to performance concerns, no attempt made to follow any fair procedure - Contract provided that employment was temporary and length of any assignment could be reduced without notice - Failed to satisfy requirements of s66 Employment Relations Act 2000 so not permitted to agree to fixed term employment - Employment permanent but terminated at initiative of first respondent - Unjustified dismissal" |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($3.650)(Five weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($7,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s66 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 205_05.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |