Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No [2013] NZERA Wellington 51
Determination date 13 May 2013
Member G J Wood
Representation G Floares (in person) ; A Pazin
Location Wellington
Parties Floares v Kiwi Rail Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – ARREARS OF WAGES – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s failure to backdate superannuation contributions – Alternatively, applicant sought backdated superannuation contributions as arrears of wages – Applicant withdrew from scheme – Applicant re-joined scheme – Applicant sought backdated employer contributions – Engineer
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – ARREARS OF WAGES: Backdating not a term and condition of applicant’s employment. No disparity of treatment with other employees. Respondent entitled to revoke backdating policy. Respondent entitled to exercise discretion as to whether to make exception. No unjustified disadvantage. No arrears of wages.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Number of Pages 4
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