| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 95/05 |
| Hearing date | 18 May 2005 |
| Determination date | 14 July 2005 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | WH Allen (Applicant in person) ; N Fraser |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Allen v Otago Peninsula Trust |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant had reduced access to rostered work during low season due to respondent changing roster policy - Policy used to be that longest serving employees had first option at being rostered on - Policy changed to consider also skills and hours worked during previous season - Respondent entitled to change roster provided it underwent proper consultation - Consultation took place in context of wage negotiation - Not appropriate for respondent to use that forum to consult about roster change - Failure to properly consult - Unjustified disadvantage |
| Result | Application granted ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($500) ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 95_05.pdf [pdf 32 KB] |