| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 164/02 |
| Hearing date | 29 Apr 2002 |
| Determination date | 30 May 2002 |
| Member | J Wilson |
| Representation | S Barter ; P Ahern |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Shirke v Pacific Retail Group |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged bonus withheld - Dismissed for misconduct - Alleged falsification of sales figures and customer complaints - Whether discretion to withhold payment - Whether applicant aware of discretion - Contractual discretion to withhold bonus for misconduct - Discretion duly explained in company policy manual - Applicant chose not to read manual - Decision to withhold fair and reasonable in circumstances - Disadvantage justified |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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