| Summary |
UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant claimed summarily dismissed – Respondent claimed applicant resigned from employment – Applicant told respondent needed to work shorter hours due to pregnancy – Conflict of evidence whether parties subsequently discussed reduced hours or applicant’s resignation – Following day, applicant received letter confirming termination of employment – Applicant claimed no notice of termination therefore unjustifiably dismissed – Authority found probable applicant resigned at own initiative for personal reasons – Found respondent’s email referred to applicant “leaving” and subsequent text message referred to applicant picking up final pay slip from workplace – Found applicant confirmed in text message meeting to discuss resignation, final pay and holiday pay – No dismissal - Consultant |