![Yifu Jiang v Smartrade Limited [2026] NZERA 56 - fixed-term clause held unlawful; unjustified dismissal; $15,600 lost wages and $12,000 compensation](/Images/site/EmploymentAdvocatesAucklandCard.jpg)
Because the fixed term was not lawful, ending the employment by notice was a dismissal, and the employer was required to run a fair process.
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... an Employment Relations Authority (ERA) determination about summary dismissal for alleged sleeping on a night shift, and related personal grievance allegations (including privacy and bullying arguments). The full ...
... meeting: 19 November 2025 in Wanaka Type of case: Redundancy dismissal; justification assessed under s 103A and redundancy consultation principles. Outcome: Unjustified dismissal upheld (selection for ...
Why this case matters Process still matters, even for serious allegations: summary dismissal for suspected theft without investigation and a proper opportunity to respond is high risk.
At a glance Citation: [2026] NZERA 29 Registry: Christchurch Parties: SINCLAIR-WALKER v ALERT MONITORING OTAGO (1994) LIMITED Outcome: Unjustified dismissal upheld.
... whether there was a serious question to be tried on (1) unjustified dismissal and (2) whether permanent reinstatement would likely be practicable and reasonable. On the interim record, the Authority described both ...
That was an unjustified dismissal.
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