Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2014] NZERA Christchurch 134
Determination date 04 September 2014
Member C Hickey
Representation C Gordon ; A Riches
Parties Thomson v Trathen Buildt Ltd
Summary JURISDICTION - Whether Authority had jurisdiction to hear claim - Unjustified disadvantage and breach of good faith - 60 day trial period and 90 day probationary period in parties' employment agreement - Supervisor
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;JURISDICTION: Somewhat confusing both clauses included but trial period and probationary period valid. Applicant not deprived of ability to bring personal grievance for unjustified disadvantage or for breach of good faith. Authority had jurisdiction to hear claim. Parties directed to mediation.
Result Application granted; Costs reserved
Main Category Jurisdiction
Statutes ERA s4(1A)(c);ERA s67A;ERA s67B;ERA s67B(5);ERA s103A(3)
Cases Cited Healy v DBLShot Ltd [2013] NZERA Auckland 101
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_134.pdf [pdf 224 KB]