| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 126 |
| Hearing date | 22 Apr 2015 |
| Determination date | 06 May 2015 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | H White ; A Chadwick |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | NZ Dairy Workers Union Inc. v Canpac International Ltd |
| Summary | DISPUTE – Parties disputed whether clause entitling employees to redundancy compensation applicable – Restructuring – Dairy workers |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND:DISPUTE: Purpose of clause to provide compensation to employees unable to be released from notice early as needed until final closure. Payment under clause conditional on planned closure of factory or department. No planned closure in current situation. Clause only applied to employees declared redundant. Employees not declared redundant and left employment voluntarily. Clause not applicable. Question answered in favour of respondent. |
| Result | Question answered in favour of respondent ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Dispute |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_126.pdf [pdf 214 KB] |