Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No [2014] NZERA Wellington 103
Hearing date 17 Oct 2014
Determination date 21 October 2014
Member G J Wood
Representation T Kennedy ; G Service
Location Wellington
Parties New Zealand Tramways and Public Passenger Transport Employees Union (Inc) Wellington Branch v Cityline (NZ) Ltd
Summary INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim injunction preventing respondent from implementing new rosters
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;INJUNCTION: Applicant’s case that agreement required for respondent to change rosters not strong. Applicant’s claim that respondent required to consult under particular clause in collective employment agreement (“CEA”) not strong. Applicant had strongly arguable case that respondent established and ran roster committee in breach of CEA. Clearly arguable case that inadequate notice given by respondent. Clearly arguable case over improper consultation and breach of good faith. Applicant’s members would be inconvenienced in interim if injunction not granted but damages adequate remedy. Balance of convenience favoured respondent due to administrative cost and uncertainty. Nothing in overall justice of case altered conclusion. Application for injunctive relief declined.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Injunction
Statutes ERA
Number of Pages 9
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