Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No WA 63/02
Hearing date 11 Jul 2002 - 22 Jul 2002 (4 days)
Determination date 26 July 2002
Member P R Stapp
Representation Harrison (In person) ; S Webster
Location Wellington
Parties Harrison & Anor v McIntyre & Anor
Other Parties McIntyre
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged breach of privacy induced resignation - Alleged falsification of work hours for WINZ scheme - Alleged forced to sign blank form - Credibility - Respondent's evidence preferred - Breach of privacy not reason for resignation - Applicant chose to resign for higher paid job - Constructive dismissal not established - ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Alleged underpayment of wages - Counter-claim - Alleged loan to purchase sheep dogs - Alleged agreement loan would be paid back in extra hours worked - Evidence suggested additional hours worked to repay loan - Holiday pay due and owing - Farm hand/shepherd
Result Application dismissed (Unjustified dismissal) ; Application granted (Arrears of holiday pay) ; Arrears of holiday pay ($57.58) ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 8
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