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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