Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 31/01
Determination date 13 July 2001
Member P Cheyne
Representation R Davidson ; WJ Bradley
Location Christchurch
Parties Murray v NCS Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Downturn in business - Discussion about change to contract for services - Whether contract of service actually changed to contract for services - Substantial changes to employment contract made despite applicant’s protestations - Confusion about employment status resulted in PAYE and student loan deduction arrears - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Ongoing difficulties associated with her employment status led applicant to resign - Serious breach of duty by respondent - Unjustified constructive dismissal - Dog trainer
Result Application granted ; Reimbursement of lost wages ($1,260) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($5,000) ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 4
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