| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 51/06 |
| Hearing date | 28 Nov 2005 |
| Determination date | 24 February 2006 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | C Wright ; N Scott |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Lee v Abigroup Asset Services New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged bullying and failure to provide safe workplace - At performance review applicant's difficulties with communication and staff relationships discussed - Agreed that applicant and another staff member would swap duties so other staff member could learn aspects of applicant's job - Applicant emailed staff notifying of change before matter finalised - Applicant challenged manager's authority - Incident where manager sought to speak to applicant about a letter regarding a disputed account - Applicant on phone and manager interrupted, speaking loudly and aggressively - Applicant off work on sick leave - Manager's interrupting applicant while on phone did not constitute bullying or the existence of an unsafe workplace - Accepted that applicant was upset by manager's continued requests that she meet with him to discuss letter, but manager entitled to do so - Applicant not entitled to refuse - Apparent that applicant had problem accepting manager's authority - No breach of duty - No constructive dismissal - Financial administrator |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 51_06.pdf [pdf 22 KB] |