| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 50/02 |
| Hearing date | 21 Mar 2002 - 22 Mar 2002 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 10 May 2002 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | P Rutledge ; S Wilson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Laing v Department of Corrections |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Only female employed in kitchen - Subjected to harassment, intimidation and non-cooperation from co-worker - Did not inform management of problems - Tendered resignation due to unwelcome response from co-worker - Refused request to hold off resignation pending investigation into allegations - Employer complied with policies regarding inappropriate behaviour - No requirement to do more than standard compliance - No breach by employer causing resignation - Constructive dismissal claim not made out - Chef |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | Attorney-General v Gilbert [2002] 2 NZLR 342;Auckland Electric Power Board v Auckland Provincial District Local Authorities Officers IUOW [1994] 1 ERNZ 168;Jackson v McIntosh t/a Aunt Edna's Bakery [1999] 2 ERNZ 275 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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