Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 233/05
Hearing date 19 May 2005
Determination date 23 June 2005
Member J Wilson
Representation A Van Tiel (in person) ; G Norton
Location Auckland
Parties Van Tiel v Air New Zealand Ltd
Summary BREACH OF CONTRACT - Applicant alleged he was told during interview process that there would be a 12 hour shift pattern - Upon commencing position worked eight hour shift pattern - Alleged he had no option but to resign because of reduction in take home pay - Respondent alleged never any guarantee given of 12 hour shifts - Applicant mistaken in belief that he had been given assurance - Improbable specific guarantee given - Positive and encouraging discussion did not of itself create an employment agreement or condition of employment - No contractual obligation to provide 12 hour shifts - Not entitled to remedies
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Number of Pages 3
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