| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 67/01 |
| Determination date | 11 October 2001 |
| Member | P R Stapp |
| Representation | Parker in person ; J Pickett |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Parker v Chief of the Defence Force (New Zealand Army) |
| Summary | BREACH OF CONTRACT - Alleged unilateral variation of hours - Employed on full time basis - Hours reduced following parental leave - Alleged reasonable expectation to return to reduced hours after second period of parental leave - Position disestablished during second period - New position required full time employee - Whether reduced hours were formal or interim variation - No written variation as required by contract - No breach of contract - Reasonable expectation to return to work at same hours - Not sufficient grounds to lose trust and confidence in employer - Opportunity to return to new position at same hours - Claim not made out |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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