| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 77/02 |
| Determination date | 22 March 2002 |
| Member | J Wilson |
| Representation | R Shand ; B Wall |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Hill v KG Masters Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Poor performance - Whether employed on fixed-term contract - Informed that contract not to be renewed - Alleged contract for 6-month period only - No evidence that contract for fixed term - Not warned that behaviour inappropriate or that employment in jeopardy - No proper disciplinary process - Dismissal unjustified - Remedies - Mitigation - No reimbursement of lost wages payable - Obtained alternative employment immediately - ARREARS OF WAGES - Alleged agreed to pay rise following trial period - No evidence of agreement - No effort to procure pay increase - Arrears claim not made out - Chef |
| Result | Application granted in part ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($6,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
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