| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 118/05 |
| Hearing date | 15 Aug 2005 |
| Determination date | 07 September 2005 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | J Beck, S Knowles |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Mitchell v Select Recruitment & HR Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Alleged was promised work until Christmas and that earlier termination of employment amounted to unjustified dismissal - Part of respondent's business was to employ staff and place them with clients - Respondent decided no longer needed applicant's services and ended placement in reliance on written terms of employment - Whether guaranteed work until Christmas - No enforceable promise to applicant about duration of assignment - Alleged not offered reasonable period to consider and take advice on offered agreement - Applicant dated and signed agreement under words stating she had been told was entitled to independent advice and had been given opportunity to do so - Applicant agreed to and was bound by express terms in employment agreement - In reliance on terms, respondent ended assignment - No sustainable grievance - Was offered alternative assignments |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s64 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 118_05.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |