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ERA Orders $21K Compensation for Unfair Dismissal via Messenger

6/11/2026

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The Employment Relations Authority ruled Huntly-Byrne was unjustifiably dismissed from Hind Quarters Cafe & Bar in Waverley and ordered compensation.
The employer dismissed Huntly-Byrne via a Messenger chat, breaching proper disciplinary procedures.
No disciplinary meeting was held and Huntly-Byrne never received the “serious misconduct” dismissal letter mailed to his home.
Compensation was set at $23,299, reduced by 10% to $20,969, and the Crown was awarded $500 for missing records.

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Story summary

The Employment Relations Authority ruled Huntly-Byrne was unjustifiably dismissed from Hind Quarters Cafe & Bar in Waverley and ordered compensation.
The employer dismissed Huntly-Byrne via a Messenger chat, breaching proper disciplinary procedures.
No disciplinary meeting was held and Huntly-Byrne never received the “serious misconduct” dismissal letter mailed to his home.
Compensation was set at $23,299, reduced by 10% to $20,969, and the Crown was awarded $500 for missing records.