Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No WA 2/02
Determination date 17 January 2002
Member P R Stapp
Representation L Highfield ; C Quin
Location New Plymouth
Parties Tamihana v Smith t/a Flamingo Cafe
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Whether genuine - Alleged discrimination on grounds of union involvement - Made redundant while pursuing dispute over leave owing - Given no prior notice of redundancy - No consultation or opportunity for input - Was in perilous financial situation - Credibility - Applicant's evidence preferred - Procedural unfairness rendered dismissal unjustified - Not necessary to determine discrimination claim - Chef
Result Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($800)(2 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 4
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