The Employment Relations Authority found language used in the proposal letter showed a decision had already been made to not redeploy the woman to another role. ‘Passion for fashion’The woman started as a marketing manager for the digital marketing company in 2022. Performance review documentation about a year after she started showed she sought clarification of the role, Baker said. No misrepresentation but motive questionedThe proposal to disestablish the woman’s role started in early 2024, and ended with her being given notice of termination. Even if the decision to disestablish the role was justified, the lack of opportunity for redeployment meant termination amounted to an unjustified dismissal, Baker said.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 12, 2026 12:19 UTC