| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Auckland 456 |
| Hearing date | 10 Oct 2011 |
| Determination date | 21 October 2011 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | B Nabney ; T Swann (in person) |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Andreassen v Swann |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Redundancy – Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent – No statement in reply from respondent – Respondent accepted parties had employment relationship and had unjustifiably dismissed applicant – Respondent claimed had financial problems and possibly faced bankruptcy but if had money would pay applicant – Authority found applicant told to change hours and given note terminating employment – Applicant later told services no longer needed - Dismissal unjustified – REMEDIES - $4,803 reimbursement of lost wages appropriate – Applicant sought reimbursement of removal costs and rent payments – Found unable to award compensation for removal or rent costs - $4,000 compensation appropriate |
| Result | Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($4,803.95) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Auckland_456.pdf [pdf 9 KB] |