| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2013] NZERA Christchurch 242 |
| Hearing date | 26 Nov 2013 |
| Determination date | 27 November 2013 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | T McGinn ; R Thompson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | G.L Freeman Holdings Ltd v Livingston |
| Summary | BREACH OF CONTRACT - PENALTY - Applicant sought penalty for respondent's breach of parties' employment agreement (EA") - Breach of confidentiality clause - Applicant claimed inadvertently retained documents" |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;BREACH OF CONTRACT - PENALTY: No evidence applicant used or disclosed information. Possession not referred to in EA. Applicant in possession of documents but did not use or disclose them, therefore no breach of EA. No breach of contract. No penalty. |
| Result | Application dismissed; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Penalty |
| Cases Cited | Livingston v G L Freeman Holdings Ltd [2013] NZERA Christchurch 90 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_242.pdf [pdf 142 KB] |