[2008] NZEmpC AC 24/08 Panovski v Marine Trimmers and All Awnings 2004 Ltd [pdf, 78 KB]
...Determination of the Authority [37] The Authority found Mr Steers had dismissed Mr Panovski on 15 January 2007. As to the justification for a dismissal alleging poor performance, the Authority cited Ramankutty v The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland AC 53B/01, 25 October 2001. There Chief Judge Goddard held a performance dismissal required a full investigation with full participation by the employee after the perceived deficiencies have been pointed out, with a rea...