| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 228A/03 |
| Hearing date | 17 Jul 2003 - 11 Aug 2003 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 16 September 2003 |
| Member | J Wilson |
| Representation | V Campbell ; H Jordan |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Fire Security Services Ltd v Smith |
| Summary | RESTRAINT OF TRADE - Resigned from position - Restraint of trade covered cities in New Zealand and Australia for period of 12 months - Intended to travel to Australia - Plans changed but did not inform respondent - Took up employment with competitor - No specialised skills required for position - No inherent proprietary interest in respondent's knowledge, skill or customer relationships - Restraint unenforceable - Fire alarm tester |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Cases Cited | Airgas Compressor Specialists Ltd v Bryant [1998] 2 ERNZ 42;Peninsular Real Estate Ltd v Harris [1992] 2 NZLR 216 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 228a_03.pdf [pdf 35 KB] |