| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 78/09 |
| Hearing date | 3 Jun 2009 |
| Determination date | 05 June 2009 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | R Amaranathan, A Gallagher ; B Pepperell |
| Location | New Plymouth |
| Parties | Willis v Fonterra Cooperative Group Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought adjournment of proceedings on grounds applicant not aware of date of investigation meeting – Authority declined adjournment as applicant knew date of investigation and unreasonably failed to make arrangements to ensure representation at investigation – Authority proceeded with investigation - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct – Applicant claimed dismissal unjustified - Respondent argued followed proper procedures and conduct constituted serious misconduct – Authority found dismissal procedurally and substantively justified – Found allegations put to applicant for explanation, applicant notified dismissal possible, allowed representation at disciplinary meeting and final opportunity for explanation given – Dismissal justified |
| Result | Applications dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA Second Schedule cl12;ERA Second Schedule cl14 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 78_09.pdf [pdf 36 KB] |