Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 196/02
Hearing date 22 Mar 2002 - 27 Jun 2002 (2 days)
Determination date 03 July 2002
Member R A Monaghan
Representation T Brown ; M Kyne
Location Auckland
Parties Brown v Tongariro Chartered Club Inc
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Misconduct - Alleged refusal to recognise authority of immediate superior - Numerous incidents of insubordination - Formal warning issued - Final incident of insubordination - Given opportunity to accept authority - Refused to accept manager's authority until after dismissal decision - Respondent addressed problem formally and informally - Dismissal only option available - Dismissal justified - COSTS - Unsuccessful personal grievance - Contribution to total costs of $5,060 sought - Ability to pay - Applicant unable to pay significant contribution - Minor contribution appropriate - Duty manager
Result Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($300)
Number of Pages 5
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