[2012] NZEmpC 39 Imperial Tobacco New Zealand Limited v Pereira [pdf, 113 KB]
...his finger at him and verbally assaulted him by saying, “I can see what‟s going on here now” remarking to Mr Chote “this little shit has been in your ear.” [5] Imperial Tobacco‟s factory manager, Mr Mike McInnarney and the human resources manager, Ms Patricia Wylie, proceeded to conduct a disciplinary investigation. After carrying out preliminary interviews they notified Mr Pereira of three additional allegations, apart from the 14 March 2011 incident, and they asked...