| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 52/07 |
| Hearing date | 28 Feb 2007 |
| Determination date | 28 February 2007 |
| Member | L Robinson |
| Representation | M Nutsford ; no appearance |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Pech v Frederic Developments Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - No appearance for respondent - Earlier determination found applicant an employee - Parties did not use mediation - Applicant's evidence unchallenged and accepted - Applicant claimed respondent's director telephoned saying was broke and could not go on with project, and all staff let go" - Applicant drove past workplace and saw staff still working - When called director, director said did not want applicant anymore - Respondent did not attend to justify termination and Authority could discern no basis for justification - Dismissal unjustified - ARREARS OF HOLIDAY PAY - Holiday pay due and owing - Interest 8 percent - Project manager" |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of holiday pay ($1,033.68) ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($20,880)(16 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Interest (8%)(On lost wages and holiday pay) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 52_07.pdf [pdf 19 KB] |