| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 312/09 |
| Hearing date | 21 Jul 2009 |
| Determination date | 01 September 2009 |
| Member | R A Monaghan |
| Representation | D Collins ; J & E El-Boutty |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Eslamy v Kiwifones Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Whether dismissed or abandoned employment – Applicant commenced work without written employment agreement – Parties to discuss terms of employment – Respondent failed to respond to applicant’s communication about employment agreement – Applicant subsequently left work and did not report for work again – Authority found applicant not dismissed – Found employment relationship commenced although full terms not finalised – No dismissal – ARREARS OF WAGES – Respondent failed to pay wages during training period – Applicant entitled to payment of $1,538 for period of employment – Interest awarded – Business consultant |
| Result | Application dismissed (unjustified dismissal) ; Application granted (arrears of wages) ; Arrears of wages ($1,538.46) ; Interest (3%) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 312_09.pdf [pdf 20 KB] |