| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 76 |
| Hearing date | 14 Feb 2013 |
| Determination date | 02 May 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | S Thomas ; P Kiely, M King |
| Location | Nelson |
| Parties | Jukes v Sealord Group Ltd |
| Summary | DISPUTE - Parties disputed whether applicant paid appropriately after statutory increase in minimum leave - Whether annual leave could be included within scheduled stays ashore – Date on which catch bonus paid varied - Whether annual leave required to be paid before commencement of time off - Crew member |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND;DISPUTE: Applicant’s time off greater than required by law. Annual leave could be included in rostered time off. Agreement nullified requirement annual leave required to be paid before commencement of time off. Questions answered in favour of respondent. |
| Result | Questions answered in favour of respondent; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Dispute |
| Statutes | Holidays Act 2003 – Holidays Act 2003 - Holidays Act 2003 s27 - Holidays Act 2003 s27(1)(a) |
| Cases Cited | New Zealand Fire Service Commission v New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union [2006] ERNZ 1109; [2007] 2 NZLR 356 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_76.pdf [pdf 148 KB] |