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![YAQUB v NEILSONS LAWYERS LIMITED [2025] NZERA 139 - A penalty determination was made.](/Images/site/EmploymentAdvocatesAucklandCard.jpg)
He says he had no choice but to resign due to an unfair and unjustified investigation the employer undertook into alleged conduct of his and that his resignation was in law an unjustifiable constructive dismissal.
Employee Case Form Read more 90 day trial dismissal Responding to a personal grievance Unfair dismissal
Contribution can reduce remedies: the ERA may reduce remedies where the employee's own actions materially contributed to the situation, even if the employer's dismissal process was unjustified.
Remedies can include reimbursement even where resignation occurred: if constructive dismissal is established, lost-wage reimbursement and compensation can follow.
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Ms Xiao: blocking access to the work allocation app shortly after her complaint was treated as an unjustified dismissal.
Employee Unfair Dismissal Case Form Read the full ERA determination (embedded) If the embedded PDF does not load on your device, use the button below to open it in a new tab.