| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 114/07 |
| Hearing date | 29 May 2007 |
| Determination date | 19 September 2007 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | K Coulston ; M Withers |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Taylor v Afu Finance Ltd |
| Summary | JURISDICTION - Whether employee or independent contractor - Respondent claimed all workers contractors not employees - Applicant denied signing contractor agreement when started work - Application form labelled for contractors" not determinative and applicant did not understand what signing - Unfair for her to be taken advantage of in situation - Respondent directed applicant's days and places of work, and no invoices submitted - Applicant an employee - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant given letter terminating engagement with seven days notice - Substantively and procedurally unfair - Dismissal unjustified - Hairdresser" |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($6,500) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 114_07.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |