| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 92/06 |
| Hearing date | 21 Mar 2006 |
| Determination date | 28 March 2006 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | E Wilson (in person) ; M Ryan |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Wilson v Department of Child Youth and Family Services |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant involved in breaking up altercation between two young people at youth residence – Suffered bruising to arms and back – Supervisor spent time with applicant immediately after incident – Follow-up meeting held next day – Applicant granted one week’s paid stress leave – Indicated would return to work before week ended – Subsequently obtained doctor’s certificate stating unfit for work until later time – Failed to attend official incident management meeting organized by respondent – Advised respondent of decision not to return – Respondent acted promptly and correctly to ensure appropriate debriefing of those involved in incident – Respondent entitled to decide not to involve police or place two youths in secure care – Department willing to pay for doctor’s appointment upon production of receipt – No grounds for personal grievance – COSTS – Costs not sought by respondent – Costs to lie where they fall – Length of service until alleged disadvantage two weeks – Casual youth residence worker |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 92_06.pdf [pdf 26 KB] |