She resigned in late July and was placed on gardening leave until this week.
“We are surprised by these allegations, we take workplace culture seriously and are committed to maintaining a professional, respectful and supportive working environment,” Jarden said in a statement.
“In contrast to the public allegations, feedback from employees since the individual’s departure has highlighted the positive workplace environment, including increased engagement and collaboration among colleagues across New Zealand and Australia.”
The court previously heard Barrenjoey poached 14 Jarden staff and targeted 17 more.
Jarden, on Skelton’s remarks in court, added: “This feedback does not align with the characterisation of our culture being presented.”
They added: “As this is a matter involving a former employee, we do not intend to engage in a public exchange of allegations.”
In August, Judge Kathryn Beck said she had no jurisdiction to rule on Jarden’s application for “deliver up” orders.
She sent the case to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).
But the ERA sent the case back this month, as Jarden desired, saying a “conspiracy claim” of the nature involved fell outside ERA jurisdiction.
Judge Beck yesterday reserved her decision, meaning she will issue it at a date to be decided.
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation. He also has experience covering courts, consumer affairs, crime and politics.
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