| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 132/01 |
| Determination date | 17 September 2001 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | K Nicolson ; H Whittaker |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Carruthers v Real Groovy Records Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Whether fixed term contract or trial period - Alleged led to believe position was ongoing - Expiry date included in employment contract - Employed to cover colleague on secondment - No legitimate expectation of continuing employment - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged discrimination on basis of sexual orientation - Colleague expressed anti-homosexual opinions in front of gay staff members - Advised to be cautious in taking disciplinary action - No disadvantage suffered - Retail manager |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s66;ERA s67;ERA s104;ERA s105(1)(m);ERA s242 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
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