| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 35/02 |
| Hearing date | 23 Apr 2002 |
| Determination date | 07 May 2002 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | J Munro ; S Herd |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | McCormick v A & S Herd t/a Knight Business Furniture |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Walked out after argument with respondents' son - Accused by son of drawing obscenity on photo of young girl - Reasonable to expect applicant to raise problem with respondents before leaving - Credibility - Evidence of respondents preferred - No constructive dismissal - COSTS - Respondents represented themselves after obtaining legal advice - Legal advice totalled $1,664 - Applicant legally aided - Contribution to legal aid was $50 - Bound to award $50 contribution to costs - Would have awarded $510 in event of no legal aid |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondents ($50) |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
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