| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 8/01 |
| Determination date | 15 March 2001 |
| Member | S Bathgate |
| Representation | B Buckett ; A Sherriff |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Cribb v Ngati Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Maori Executive Taiwhenua Iwi Authority Inc |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether genuine redundancy - Alleged procedural unfairness - Respondent in financial difficulties - Personality conflicts with Board chairperson - Review of finances and human resources conducted - Organisation completely disbanded - Suspended and informed of possible redundancy - Applicant's solicitor notified of redundancy - Genuine economic reasons - Consultation or discussion provided for in contract - No consultation despite sufficient time available - Procedural unfairness rendered dismissal unjustified - Chief executive officer |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($16,153.80)(Notice) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($10,000) ; Penalties reserved ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s4 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
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