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JIANG v TRUSTED TOUCH THERAPY LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) and ORS [2025] NZERA 385 - unjustified dismissal and employment-standard breaches

Ms Jiang worked for Trusted Touch Therapy under disputed casual-employment paperwork and later raised dismissal and minimum-employment-standard claims. The company entered liquidation after the investigation meeting, and the ERA also considered inaccurate wage and time records.

Matched passage: TTTL was placed in liquidation on 29 April 2025, following the investigation meeting but before the determination was completed.
RAPANA v UBP LIMITED [2025] NZERA 367 - medical-incapacity dismissal unjustified; contribution reduced compensation

UBP dismissed Mr Rapana after a prolonged period of absence and communication difficulties. The case examined the medical information available to the employer, inconsistencies in the reasons later given for dismissal and whether the investigation fairly addressed the real circumstances.

Matched passage: Sufficiently investigated the circumstances before reaching the decision to dismiss; and b.
BOYD v WARD [2025] NZERA 352 - The personal grievance for unjustified dismissal was upheld.

Mr Ward dismissed Mr Boyd by letter and text message on 21 June 2024 and then did not participate in the ERA investigation despite being aware of the investigation meeting. The claim proceeded on Mr Boyd's evidence and documents.

Matched passage: In summary, The Authority was satisfied that Mr Ward was aware of the date and time of the investigation meeting, and he should have attended but he chose not to.
YAQUB v NEILSONS LAWYERS LIMITED [2025] NZERA 139 - suspension disadvantage and constructive dismissal upheld

Neilsons Lawyers suspended Mr Yaqub during an investigation into alleged conduct. He later resigned, alleging that the continuing suspension and the way the investigation was handled had made continued employment untenable.

Matched passage: In summary, 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.
Resink v Employment Services Limited [2025] NZERA 104 - constructive dismissal after continuing good-faith breaches

Employment Services pursued a disciplinary investigation without clearly identifying all allegations or providing requested information. An intimidating visit to recover Frank Resink's company vehicle became the last straw in continuing breaches of good faith.

Matched passage: 08 gross Compensation: $15,000 Contribution: no reduction Costs: reserved An unclear disciplinary investigation Mr Resink had worked for the labour-hire business for approximately two years.
QN v FT LIMITED [2025] NZERA 99 - unjustified dismissal

QN was summarily dismissed as a branch manager after FT Limited investigated an alleged undisclosed conflict of interest involving the engagement of a close family member's company. The ERA examined both the underlying conflict and whether the investigation and decision-making process was fair.

Matched passage: ... Ltd contend QN's dismissal was a fair and reasonable decision after they had undertaken an investigation into an allegation that QN had failed to adequately disclose the existence of a conflict-of-interest situation involving the engagement of a close family member's company. ...
Nata Venceslau Dos Santos v Nresh Group Limited [2026] NZERA 363 - hostile workplace, visa pressure, unjustified dismissal, wage arrears and penalties

Nata Venceslau Dos Santos described a hostile workplace in which visa-related pressure, pay issues and deteriorating treatment preceded the end of employment. The ERA considered dismissal alongside wage arrears and minimum employment-standard breaches.

Matched passage: ... Hodson and Sheridan Climo, counsel for Mr Dos Santos; Mark Donovan, counsel for Nresh Investigation meeting: 28 November 2025 in Auckland Information and submissions received: up to and including 20 May 2026 Determination date: 9 June 2026 Role: painter's assistant ...
TRAIL v VEOLIA WATER SERVICES LIMITED [2025] NZERA 353 - dismissal for workplace outbursts still unjustified

Veolia dismissed Mr Trail after a series of workplace outbursts, having previously issued a warning and then relied on later complaints. The ERA examined whether the proven conduct and disciplinary history could reasonably justify dismissal.

Matched passage: The determination records that The Authority's investigation [10] I investigated this employment relationship problem by receiving written evidence and documents, and by holding an investigation meeting on 11 March 2025.

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