| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 99/05 |
| Hearing date | 14 Jun 2005 |
| Determination date | 20 July 2005 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | I Thompson ; M Kirkland |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Leslie v Kate Sheppard Lifecare Centre Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Applicant was unsuccessful in application for position as food services manager - Was offered position of first cook - New position actually had less responsibility than her old position as cook - Alleged was promised substantial pay increase when met with operations manager to discuss another offer she had had - Respondent denied promising substantial increase in wages - Applicant resigned - Applicant mistaken in belief that new position had greater responsibility than the old one - Also mistaken in her belief that she was promised a substantial increase in wages - No constructive dismissal - UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Since no promise of pay increase was made claim of unjustified disadvantage also failed - Cook |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 99_05.pdf [pdf 25 KB] |