| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 117/09 |
| Hearing date | 19 May 2009 - 27 Jul 2009 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 30 July 2009 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | I Thompson ; R Tapper |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Jolly v Serai Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Respondent argued applicant failed to provide IRD number and information about right to work in New Zealand – Applicant claimed provided IRD number and entitled to work in New Zealand – Applicant dismissed based on failure to provide those two pieces of information – Applicant’s argument dismissed because employer had too many employees rejected – Authority found breakdown in communication between parties – Found respondent not culpable for subsequent dismissal – Found respondent acted in good faith in dismissing applicant in circumstances where questions about entitlement to work in New Zealand and provision of IRD number – No unjustified dismissal – No unjustified disadvantage - Waitress |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 117_09.pdf [pdf 14 KB] |