Former MBIE worker wins unjustifiable dismissal case without payout

Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Aug, 5:14pm

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Employment Relations Authority

The Employment Relations Authority ruled that William Manning was unjustifiably dismissed by MBIE. However, because Manning wiped his work laptop before leaving New Zealand, the authority described his conduct as egregious and awarded him no remedy.

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1. StuffWed 19 Aug, 2:08pm

   MBIE worker wiped laptop, tried to leave NZ – then won his dismissal case (opens in new tab)

2. The PostWed 19 Aug, 5:14pm

   Alleged Wellington window fraudster wins in ERA, but no remedy awarded (opens in new tab)