[2010] NZEmpC 123 Burtton & Browne v Talley's Group Ltd [pdf, 52 KB]
...were crew members on one of Talley’s ocean going fishing vessels who were dismissed summarily in May 2010 for illegal drug possession, illegal drug use, and illegal drug supply and for reasons of loss of trust and confidence. There is extensive affidavit evidence in support of and in opposition to, the plaintiffs’ applications for interim reinstatement in employment. They say that they were disadvantaged unjustifiably in their employment and, subsequently, dismissed unjustifia...