| 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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