Claimant v Heirs of Sanpa Limited

The tribunal found that the claimant was not unfairly dismissed by the respondent. The claim was not well-founded and failed on its merits following a two-day hearing.

The tribunal found the complaint of breach of contract in relation to notice pay was not well-founded. The respondent had not breached the claimant's contract regarding notice provisions.

The complaint that the respondent failed to provide written particulars of employment contrary to section 1 ERA 1996 was not well-founded and failed. The tribunal was satisfied the respondent had complied with its statutory obligations.

The tribunal found the respondent failed to provide written reasons for dismissal contrary to section 92 ERA 1996. No written reasons were provided to the claimant, constituting a breach of the statutory duty to provide such reasons upon request.