Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2013] NZERA Christchurch 100
Hearing date 14 May 2013
Determination date 05 June 2013
Member M B Loftus
Representation R McCabe ; D France
Location Christchurch
Parties New Zealand Airline Pilots' Association Inc v Mount Cook Airlines Ltd
Summary INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim injunction restraining respondent from implementing new rostering system – Applicant claimed new rostering system breach of collective agreement - Whether new system would prevent respondent granting requests “wherever possible”
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND-;INJUNCTION: Arguable case. Questions about new system, deficiencies in current system and parties’ contractual obligations required substantive investigation. Balance of convenience favoured respondent. Applicant accepted case could have been pursued earlier. Implementation of new system commenced. Respondent could suffer loss for which there is no recourse if application granted. Application for injunctive relief dismissed.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Injunction
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_100.pdf [pdf 147 KB]