| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Auckland 291 |
| Determination date | 26 August 2016 |
| Member | E Robinson |
| Representation | P Wilson (in person) ; F McMillan |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Wilson v Safari Hospitality Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by two weeks’ notice given – Trial period – Chef |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE: Applicant accepted position knowing subject to valid trial period. Two week notice period reasonable in circumstances. No unjustified disadvantage. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s67A;ERA s67B;ERA s67B(1);ERA s67B(4) |
| Cases Cited | Cain v H L Parker Trusts [1992] 3 ERNZ 777 (EmpC);Kitchen Pak Distribution Ltd v Stoks [1993] 2 ERNZ 401 (EmpC);Rolls v Wellington Gas Co Ltd [1998] 3 ERNZ 116 (EmpC);Smith v Stokes Valley Pharmacy (2009) Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 111 (EmpC), [2010] ERNZ 253;Whelan v Waitaki Meats Ltd [1991] 2 NZLR 74 (HC) |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Auckland_291.pdf [pdf 258 KB] |