| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 60/02 |
| Determination date | 11 March 2002 |
| Member | J Wilson |
| Representation | Armstrong in person ; Zhong in person |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Armstrong v Zhong |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Informed by colleague that respondent intended to dismiss her - Dismissal confirmed by respondent next day - Whether two month trial period - Deemed no trial period due to absence of written agreement - No written warnings - No notification that continued employment in jeopardy - Dismissal unjustified - ARREARS OF WAGES - Whether oral agreement that wages would increase after one month - No specific offer of increase - No arrears of wages - Remedies - Short period of employment considered in award for compensation |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($2,700)(6 weeks) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($1,500) ; No order for costs ; Disbursements ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Statutes | ERA s67 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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