| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 50 |
| Hearing date | 22 Nov 2011 |
| Determination date | 10 February 2012 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | J D Kennelly (in person) ; A Russell |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Kennelly v Waitemata District Health Board |
| Summary | DISPUTE – Interpretation of collective employment agreement (“CEA”) – CEA clause dealt with work-related expenses – Applicant claimed subscription fees for Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (“RNZCGP”) work-related expenses – Respondent claimed fees not work-related expenses but agreed to pay as part of applicant’s continuing education – Respondent claimed fees not covered by CEA clause as RNZCGP fees not necessary or relevant to applicant’s employment as applicant not general practitioner – Applicant claimed close relationship between general practice and emergency medicine – Authority found common sense that overlap between general practice and emergency medicine but required to interpret CEA wording – Parties agreed not necessary applicant be registered as general practitioner to practice as non-specialist medical officer – Found applicant’s fees not work-related expenses under CEA – Questions answered in favour of respondent - Medical Officer |
| Result | Questions answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Dispute |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Auckland_50.pdf [pdf 13 KB] |