The determination did not find an unjustified dismissal.
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Results for unfair dismissal
The Board of Trustees v LGY [2026] NZEmpC 46 - interim reinstatement upheld on de novo challenge
CaseThe Employment Court, on a de novo challenge, again granted interim reinstatement to LGY pending the substantive dismissal grievance.
The Court held the dismissal substantively unjustified and awarded one year's salary and $35,000 compensation.
Magnum Hire sought a stay of execution after Parker's major ERA bullying and constructive dismissal win.
DQJ v Commissioner of Inland Revenue [2025] NZEmpC 10 - ERA interim reinstatement refusal reversed
CaseThe Employment Court reversed an ERA interim decision and reinstated DQJ to the Inland Revenue payroll while her substantive dismissal grievance continued.
Constructive dismissal was not established because the manager had left 14 months before the resignation and causation was not proved.
Practical employment law help for New Zealand employers dealing with staff disputes, dismissal issues, redundancy, mediation, Personal Grievances, ERA claims, and Employment Court risk.
Casual Employment
TopicBut where work is regular and ongoing in reality, ending it without a fair process can become an unjustified dismissal claim.
