| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 88A/10 |
| Determination date | 30 June 2010 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | S Stamers-Smith ; D Rhodes |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Douglas v Millbrook Country Club Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Reopening of investigation – Previous determination found applicant justifiably dismissed but respondent failed to act as fair and reasonable employer when dismissed applicant for redundancy without offering appropriate support – Respondent claimed applicant failed to supply covert recording made by support person during meeting prior to respondent’s redundancy decision – Respondent wanted to review recording and make submissions about events at meeting – Authority reopened investigation to deal with issue – Respondent claimed not policy to provide references – Authority found even if contrary to policy other support should have been offered – Found applicant’s behaviour in allowing recording did applicant no credit – Found recording came to light during investigation meeting and respondent had ample opportunity to respond at time – Respondent concerned about local newspaper report on earlier determination – Found no reason to think applicant did anything improper to cause media attention – Applicant claimed suffered further humiliation after being blamed for media attention – Found no basis to reconsider compensation |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 88a_10.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |