Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 164/01
Determination date 23 October 2001
Member R A Monaghan
Representation P Tremewan ; R Henderson
Location Auckland
Parties Hjorring v Advanced Circuits Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Returned to work following sick leave - New processes implemented during absence - Previous work habits had resulted in faulty product - Attempted to address problems and change work procedures - Conduct viewed as criticism and haranguing - Requested to reduce pay rate following financial difficulties - Financial pressures caused by applicant's mistakes - Alleged intimidating behaviour and pay reduction caused resignation - Credibility - Applicant's evidence significantly exaggerated - Respondent's evidence preferred - No conduct with purpose of coercing applicant into resigning - No constructive dismissal - Process worker
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 5
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