The Complainant commenced employment with the Respondent in 2010. In November 2016, the Complainant was asked to work in another supermarket as it was being considered for takeover and his assistance was required. The Complainant was always aware that his role as Store Manager in the first supermarket was secure and available to return to once his duties in the second supermarket were complete.

 At the hearing, the Respondent confirmed that it was unable to provide any documentation in relation to the Complainant’s change of employer apart from payslips which show a change in the name and registration number of the Complainant’s employer.  The Respondent was also unable to provide a copy of the Complainant’s new contract