| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 141/02 |
| Hearing date | 17 Apr 2002 |
| Determination date | 15 May 2002 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | W McNeil ; C Bennett |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Stevens v Atkins t/a The Waratah |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Resigned due to allegations of theft of time - Allegation of applicant leaving work early - Alleged agreement between parties for early departure time - Queried about leaving early - Resigned after altercation over issue - No agreement for significant early departure - Respondent entitled to investigate matters - Investigation and informal discussion not sufficient to warrant resignation - No constructive dismissal - Cook |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | Auckland Electric Power Board v Auckland Provincial District Local Authorities Officers IUOW Inc [1994] 1 ERNZ 168 ; [1994] 2 NZLR 415;Auckland etc Shop Employees etc IUOW v Woolworths (NZ) Ltd [1985] ACJ 963 ; [1985] 2 NZLR 372 ; (1985) ERNZ Sel Cas 136 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
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