Mark D Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 https://www.stuff.co.nz/money/350166917/racing-events-manager-gets-80k-after-wrongful-dismissal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I often surprised there not more employment issues in the Racing industry , particularly with the long hours many people expected to work or be on duty etc. This case looks like one where the correct 'legal disciplinary process' wasn't followed exactly. It looks open and shut ...but t's not crossed and I's not dotted ! Hurt a few feelings too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Open and shut in which direction? Agree that it's surprising there are not more of these cases in the industry from what one hears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAB For Ever Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 6 hours ago, curious said: Open and shut in which direction? Agree that it's surprising there are not more of these cases in the industry from what one hears. Reading it again...there are a lot of gaps in the Article and most likely in the whole issue which typical of employment situations looks very complicated.Odd that a formal complaint came from a fellow employee who is actually named. So bad blood between two employees ,the complainer thinks she on to 'a certainty'. Using company credit card/ equipment and services for personal use , often quite serious. The accused fights back , and when this happens it becomes very messy. Bernard possibly not too involved but when he gets involved thinks he on to 'a certainty' weilds the axe.Probably never gathered all the facts. If all the timely steps and processes not followed to the letter then a Court/Tribunal decision likely to go against the Employer. Back in a day I used to get involved or assist in many such cases , with claims and counter claims making things messy. One lawyer advertised 'no success ,no fee' so nothing to lose .Employers soon learned it was costly even to 'win' particularly if they decided to fight to bitter end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Another industry employment case comes to light. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/tribunal-fines-top-horse-trainer-stephen-mckee-10k-for-racist-abuse-of-indian-stablehand/FTB46L25RBHKZPNJDBSEGCRHKQ/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Shall I setup a separate forum for these cases or are you all happy to discuss them here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Centaur Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Racing participants deserve NZTR breakdown of legal costs. Until recently James Dunne (LLB and BA (History) from Victoria University admitted to the bar in 2008) was employed by NZTR. It would appear all this trouble started when he was there. It happens all the time. Lawyers like the monetary rewards but not the work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 3 hours ago, The Centaur said: Racing participants deserve NZTR breakdown of legal costs. Why? It's a cost of doing business. The reality is very few businesses in NZ are on top of employment law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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