Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No [2017] NZERA Wellington 37
Hearing date 23-Sep-16
Determination date 17 May 2017
Member M Loftus
Representation P Cranney ; A Scott-Howman
Location Wellington
Parties Dean v Chief Executive of the Ministry for Primary Industries
Summary DISPUTE – Parties disputed interpretation of retiring leave provision in collective agreement – Whether “working day” meant amount applicant normally worked or an 8 hour day – Senior Quarantine Officer
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;DISPUTE: Working day meant number of hours applicant would normally complete. The appropriate daily payment was for 11.5 hours. Question answered in favour of the applicant.
Result Question answered in favour of the applicant ; Costs reserved
Main Category Dispute
Statutes ERA s174C(3) ; ERA s174C(4) ; State Services Conditions of Employment Act 1977 s6(1)
Number of Pages 6
PDF File Link: 2017_NZERA_Wellington_37.pdf [pdf 157 KB]