| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 15/08 |
| Hearing date | 20 Oct 2007 |
| Determination date | 22 January 2008 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | C Lennon ; P Swarbrick |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Williams v The Warehouse Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Applicant previously spoken to about professionalism regarding relationship with co-worker - Co-worker later involved in disciplinary investigation relating to sale irregularities - Investigation discussed at manger’s meeting and confidentiality of content emphasised - After meeting applicant shared information with co-worker - Disciplinary meeting held to discuss breach of confidentiality and allegation applicant also involved in sale irregularities - Applicant acknowledged breach of confidentiality and meeting adjourned to allow investigation into other allegations - When meting resumed applicant produced letter from co-worker stating applicant had not told her confidential information - Respondent considered information inconsistent with earlier events and dismissed applicant - Credibility finding in favour of respondent - Applicant’s actions occurred in context of history of cautions regarding relationship with co-worker - Dismissal justified - Team leader |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 15_08.pdf [pdf 24 KB] |