| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 137/08 |
| Hearing date | 7 Oct 2008 |
| Determination date | 07 October 2008 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | no appearance ; C Maxwell |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Sheppard v Vincent t/a Langs Mitre 10 |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed unfairly dismissed and that harassed, assaulted and stressed in workplace – Respondent opposed applicant’s claims – Applicant moved overseas - First scheduled telephone mediation abandoned because applicant advised too busy – Second mediation and telephone conference did not settle matter – Parties advised of dates scheduled for exchange of witness statements and investigation meeting – No appearance by applicant at investigation meeting – Nothing heard from applicant since telephone conference – Authority satisfied applicant know of date of investigation meeting – Found applicant made no attempt to progress matter - Found no good cause for absence at investigation meeting – Applicant presented no evidence to support claims – In absence of evidence and detail of applicant’s claims, Authority dismissed claims |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 137_08.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |