| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 83/03 |
| Hearing date | 1 May 2003 |
| Determination date | 09 June 2003 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | T Wilton ; P de Bruyn |
| Location | New Plymouth |
| Parties | New Zealand Amalgamated Engineering Printing & Manufacturing Union v Tegel Foods Ltd |
| Summary | DISPUTE - Interpretation and application of collective agreement - Whether entitled to catching allowance when engaged in duties other than catching - Agreement stated that allowance payable while catcher involved in" or "engaged on" catching duties - Phrases referred to employees being involved in catching duties in wider sense - Plain meaning - Custom and practice also suggested payment should be made - Catching allowance payable for hours worked not performing catching duties - Chicken catchers" |
| Result | Application granted ; Question answered in favour of applicant ; Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
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