| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 218/06 |
| Hearing date | 23 Jun 2006 |
| Determination date | 26 June 2006 |
| Member | A Dumbleton |
| Representation | M Otene (in person) ; B O'Loughlin |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Otene v AG Walter & Sons Ltd |
| Summary | JURISDICTION - Whether settlement between parties prevented pursuit of personal grievance - Applicant alleged unjustifiably disadvantaged by warning and unjustified dismissal - Immediately after dismissal union organiser raised grievance about it and sought reinstatement - When clear respondent opposed reinstatement organiser sought payment instead - Organiser discussed offer of one week's further pay with applicant - Applicant accepted offer knowing in full and final settlement of dismissal grievance - Grievance resolved and could not be reopened - Grievance in respect of warning not raised within 90 days - Grievance unable to proceed - Driver |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 218_06.pdf [pdf 41 KB] |