| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 171/09 |
| Hearing date | 7 Oct 2009 |
| Determination date | 12 October 2009 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | SA Breeze (in person) ; B Handisides |
| Location | Hokitika |
| Parties | Breeze v Ross Gold Fields Information and Heritage Centre Inc |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Misconduct – Applicant took parental leave during which time position filled by temporary employee – Friction between applicant and respondent upon return to work because had not been part of successful developments – Respondent concerned about applicant’s attitude on return to work – Respondent felt misled following applicant stating tour group not coming on Christmas Day when in fact not coming because told respondent not open – Respondent subsequently wrote warning letter to applicant – Warning letter dealt with inaccurate information, criticism of applicant’s attitude, and how to restore relationship – Applicant changed mind three times about proposal and did not take all proper steps to ensure respondent knew – Altercation between respondent and applicant – Disciplinary meeting held and applicant dismissed – Authority found applicant behaved inappropriately towards respondent – Respondent argued applicant’s behaviour justified dismissal – Respondent claimed applicant minimised issues and failed to take responsibility for them in meeting – Dismissal justified – Information centre manager |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103A |
| Number of Pages | 13 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 171_09.pdf [pdf 43 KB] |