Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 201/02
Hearing date 21 Jun 2002
Determination date 08 July 2002
Member R A Monaghan
Representation J Dixon (in person) ; M Meyrick
Location Auckland
Parties Dixon v Speight and Anor t/a Te Ohaki Transport Group
Other Parties Boyd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Serious misconduct - Employed on trial period - Alleged opened respondent's mail - No evidence that mail opened - Alleged failed to adequately maintain vehicle - Misunderstanding of procedures when vehicle not available - Expected to be contacted when van available - Dismissed after failed to show up for work on time - Dismissal unjustified - Failed to give applicant opportunity to explain lateness - Matter exacerbated by respondent's intimidating manner - Paper deliverer
Result Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($743.75) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($2,000) ; Costs to lie where they fall ; Disbursements ($70)
Number of Pages 5
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