| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 298/09 |
| Hearing date | 5 May 2009 |
| Determination date | 24 August 2009 |
| Member | V Campbell |
| Representation | S Park (in person) ; J Douglas |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Park v Coffee Suppliers Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Applicant and co-worker (“B”) started on same day – B’s sales figures higher than applicant’s – Manager (“R”) gave applicant tips – Applicant claimed felt intimidated and bullied as R spoke in nasty way – Applicant claimed in afternoon R burst into sales room and requested meeting – Applicant claimed R yelled at her about low sales – R claimed advised applicant of errors in sales made – R claimed applicant said did not like job and said would not come in next day – Applicant claimed R said to not bother coming back in – Authority found on balance of probabilities, applicant uncomfortable with new role, struggled with sales and decided to resign – No unjustified dismissal - ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant not paid for one day of work – Authority found applicant entitled to one day’s wages plus holiday pay - Telemarketer |
| Result | Application dismissed (dismissal) ; Application granted (arrears of wages) ; Arrears of wages (quantum to be determined) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s131 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 298_09.pdf [pdf 21 KB] |