| 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] |