New Zealand unfair dismissal (unjustified dismissal) case summaries from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), explaining key facts, outcomes, and lessons for employees and employers.
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The WINZ 13 week non-entitlement stand down can be waived if you have been dismissed unfairly.
Redundancy can still be an unfair dismissal An employer must act as a fair and reasonable employer could have done in all the circumstances at the time dismissal or action occurred and an employer must act in good faith.
Employee IRD Records for unfair dismissal case.
If a casual employee is unfairly dismissed by their employer during a period of casual engagement, the employee can bring an unjustified dismissal personal grievance.
Constructive dismissal (resignation) personal grievance law.
An unjustified dismissal is a personal grievance claim that an employee can bring against their employer.
Unfair Dismissal and Personal Grievance cases require the employee to give evidence and provide clear and convincing proof to support their claim.
