| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 8/02 |
| Determination date | 23 January 2002 |
| Member | N Taylor |
| Representation | R Connor ; R Lane |
| Location | Nelson |
| Parties | McAuley v DBH 1995 Ltd t/a Victorian Rose |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Respondent informed by third party that applicant only wanted job to learn how to set up a bar at her own escort agency - Concerned that applicant had been dishonest on pre-employment form and in interview regarding last employer - Credibility - Respondent's evidence preferred - Telephoned applicant at home and asked for explanation - Meeting held later that day but no adequate reason given for dishonesty - Dismissed at meeting - Forewarned of concerns and given opportunity to explain - Conceded not truthful in answers given at interview - Dismissal justifiable in the circumstances - Trainee bar worker |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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