| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 71/01 |
| Determination date | 25 October 2001 |
| Member | S Bathgate |
| Representation | G Gowland ; D Patten |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Reid v Andes Investment Ltd |
| Other Parties | Gibson |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Accused of theft - Investigated by police - Victim of suspicion and gossip at workplace - Police investigation dropped - Respondent did not conduct own investigation before calling police - Failure to carry out preliminary investigation put applicant under unjustifiable suspicion - Unjustified disadvantage established - ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Holiday pay due and owing at date of termination of employment - Penalty awarded for failure to pay holiday pay - Food service manager |
| Result | Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,500) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,940.55) ; Interest (8 percent) ; Penalty ($250)(Crown) ; Costs in favour of applicant ($3,000) |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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