Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 114/02
Determination date 22 April 2002
Member R A Monaghan
Representation R Robins ; C Kimpton
Location Auckland
Parties Allsebrook v Franchise Association Of New Zealand Inc
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged unilateral variation of agreement caused resignation - Respondent board concerned with membership numbers - Complaints received about applicant's manner - Committee appointed to ratify applicant's decisions on certain projects - Appointment made in applicants' absence - Complained about unilateral reduction in responsibility - Demanded removal of committee - Alleged not promptly informed of seriousness of complaints - Duties altered but not loss of control - Could not refuse management decision to improve dire situation - Applicant rejected serious allegations without explanation - Resignation voluntary - ARREARS OF WAGES - Alleged non-payment of bonus - Argued had fraudulently changed figures to deny bonus - Uncertainty regarding figures - Parties requested to resolve matter amongst themselves - Counterclaim - Alleged breach of contract - Resigned without working notice period - Parties to resolve matter - Leave reserved to reapply if matters unresolved - Chief executive officer
Result Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 9
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