| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2018] NZERA Auckland 45 |
| Hearing date | 5-July-17 - 6-July-17 - 30-Aug-17 - 3-Oct-17 - 4-Oct-17 (5 days) |
| Determination date | 12 February 2018 |
| Member | T Tetitaha |
| Representation | P McBride ; L Brown |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Hines v Eastland Port Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGED – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent’s actions |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND – UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE: Supervision from another employee made little impact on applicants working life. Applicant not disadvantaged by demotion. Action and investigation occurred prior to consultation, although defect was minor. Applicant not disadvantaged by his suspension. Personal grievance did not raise any concerns about discrimination on the basis of union activities. No unjustified disadvantage. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Statutes | ERA s103(1)(c) ; ERA s104 ; ERA s107 |
| Cases Cited | Hines v Eastland Port Ltd [2018] NZERA Auckland 7 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2018_NZERA_Auckland_45.pdf [pdf 151 KB] |