Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 62/05
Hearing date 8 Mar 2005
Determination date 03 May 2005
Member J Crichton
Representation P Allan, A Dallas ; J Holden
Location Christchurch
Parties Adams and Ors v Aviation Security Service
Other Parties Bound, Bullock, Lulham, Mott, New Zealand Public Service Association
Summary DISPUTE - Interpretation of employment agreement - Relevant provision provided that for purposes of leave respondent may, as appropriate, recognise previous service with" other state sector organisations - Applicants had applied unsuccessfully for previous service in state sector to be recognised for leave purposes - Words to be given ordinary meaning - Exercise of discretion - Respondent had to consider each application on its own merits with open mind - COMPLIANCE ORDER - Evidence that respondent had applied blanket policy when rejecting applications - Respondent breached applicants' employment agreements - Order that respondent comply with applicants' employment agreements by adhering to applicable clauses within one calendar month - Aviation security officers"
Result Application granted ; Compliance ordered ; Costs reserved
Cases Cited Boat Park Ltd v Hutchinson [1999] 2 NZLR 74
Number of Pages 4
PDF File Link: ca 62_05.pdf [pdf 22 KB]