| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 29/01 |
| Determination date | 06 June 2001 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | C Nickalls ; I Matheson |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | New Zealand Engineering, Printing & Manufacturing Union v MCK Group Ltd |
| Summary | DISPUTE - Interpretation and application of CEC - Whether CEC provided for permanent transfer - Whether provisions contradictory - Dictionary definition of direction" - Respondent could unilaterally direct employees to transfer positions on an ongoing basis - Implied terms of notice and consultation consistent with duty of good faith - Power must be exercised reasonably - On balance of probabilities, parties intended respondent to be able to change working hours and arrangements - Metal workers" |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s4(c) |
| Cases Cited | Lowe Walker Paeroa Ltd v Bennett [1998] 2 ERNZ 558 |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
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