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Sinclair-Walker v Alert Monitoring Otago (1994) Limited [2026] NZERA 29 - unjustified dismissal; $25,000 compensation and $16,900 lost remuneration

Alert Monitoring dismissed Carl Sinclair-Walker for alleged serious misconduct after raising three concerns about his work performance. The ERA examined whether those concerns and the process used could justify immediate termination.

Matched passage: The Authority's investigation [10] I investigated Mr Sinclair-Walker's employment relationship problem with Alert Monitoring by receiving written evidence and documents from him and holding an investigation meeting on 16 October 2025.
MA v NO.2 NOODLE NZ LIMITED [2026] NZERA 25 - Unjustified dismissal upheld; $9,500 compensation; one week wages; $500 penalty.

Ms Ma's short restaurant employment ended after management announced reduced hours and a disputed phone call, followed by her omission from the next roster. The employer said she was casual and had abandoned employment.

Matched passage: At the investigation meeting Ms Ma provided compelling evidence regarding the impact of the dismissal on her.
ZHANG v PENG and ANOR [2026] NZERA 16 - Constructive dismissal upheld; $18,000 compensation; $62,831 wage arrears; $3,730 premium repaid.

Mr Zhang paid a $3,730 premium to obtain restaurant employment and later accumulated substantial unpaid wages. He resigned after the employment relationship deteriorated and argued the employer's breaches had forced that resignation.

Matched passage: Key events described (as described by the Authority) I investigated Mr Zhang's employment relationship problem with Mr Noodles by receiving written evidence and documents from him and holding an investigation meeting on 25 September 2025.
Payal v JB Hospitality Ltd [2026] NZERA 18 - Constructive dismissal, wage arrears, and premium payments

Payal worked for JB Hospitality in a relationship involving unpaid wages and alleged premium payments. She resigned after the employment problems persisted and argued that the employer's breaches were sufficiently serious to amount to constructive dismissal.

Matched passage: ... 18 Determination date: 13 January 2026 Member: Sarah Kennedy-Martin Location: Wellington (investigation meeting held 5 December 2024, Palmerston North) Employer: JB Hospitality Limited (Stunned Mullet Bar, Palmerston North) Director / second respondent: Manpreet Singh Full ...
George King v Off the Wall Construction Ltd [2026] NZERA 14 - 90-day trial invalid, unjustified dismissal

George King was dismissed by Off the Wall Construction under a purported 90-day trial. The decisive issue was timing: he had already performed paid work before signing the agreement containing the trial provision.

Matched passage: ... Limited [2026] NZERA 14 Determination date: 8 January 2026 Member: Claire English Investigation meeting: 26 August 2025 (Tauranga) Applicant: George King Respondent: Off the Wall Construction Limited Issue: Was the dismissal protected by a valid 90-day trial period, ...
Hurikawa v Walton Mountain Ltd [2026] NZERA 8 - Unjustified dismissal and remedies

Hurikawa was abruptly told he was 'finished' by Walton Mountain without a stated reason, warning or opportunity to respond. The ERA therefore had to assess a direct verbal termination against the minimum substantive and procedural requirements in s 103A.

Matched passage: If a dismissal is being considered, investigate, put concerns, give a real chance to respond, and document the decision-making.
JHJ v IXX [2026] NZERA 2 - Unjustified dismissal and temporary non-publication

JHJ challenged a dismissal by IXX in a proceeding subject to temporary non-publication. The ERA considered whether the employer had substantive and procedural justification and what lost remuneration and distress compensation should follow if the grievance succeeded.

Matched passage: In practical terms, that includes whether the employer investigated the concerns, raised them with the employee, gave a reasonable opportunity to respond, and genuinely considered that response before deciding to dismiss.
Jimmy Nelson v The Digger Man Limited [2025] NZERA 835 - dismissal for unexplained absences held unjustified on process; remedies reduced 50% for contribution; $720 lost wages and $5,000 compensation

Jimmy Nelson was dismissed by The Digger Man after repeated attendance problems and unexplained absences. The employer had genuine concerns, but the issue was whether it gave him a final, fair opportunity to understand the seriousness of the latest incidents and explain himself before termination.

Matched passage: ... a glance Citation: [2025] NZERA 835 Registry: Wellington Authority member: Claire English Investigation meeting: 1 August 2025 (Wellington) Determination date: 19 December 2025 Claims: unjustified dismissal; alleged unlawful wage deductions; rest and meal breaks; wage/time ...

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