| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 94/09 |
| Hearing date | 9 Jun 2009 |
| Determination date | 15 July 2009 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | A Attrill ; C Brown |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Attrill v Green Cabs Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal – Applicant claimed constructively dismissed following improper business conduct by respondent – Applicant entered into business arrangements with respondent and third party – Applicant subsequently employed by respondent as fleet manager – After several disagreements between parties, applicant resigned – Authority found resignation due to business and not employment relationship reasons – Applicant claimed breach of contract for failure to pay agreed salary level – Found no written agreement to support claim and applicant worked on lesser salary for several months - No constructive dismissal - ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant claimed unlawful deduction of wages – Authority found no written consent for deduction – Respondent ordered to reimburse applicant $875 arrears of wages – Fleet Manager |
| Result | Application granted (Arrears of wages) ; Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; Arrears of wages ($875) ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | Wages Protection Act 1983 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 94_09.pdf [pdf 32 KB] |