ERA ruled Bank of New Zealand mistreated whistleblower Melissa Bowen, improperly firing her for reporting wrongdoing.

The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) found that Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) mistreated whistleblower Melissa Bowen, improperly firing her after she reported serious wrongdoing. ERA member Peter van Keulen ruled that BNZ fired Bowen in 2018 due to her protected disclosure in 2016. This landmark decision highlights the severe consequences of BNZ's actions against Bowen.

June 26, 2024
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