Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No AA 369/05
Hearing date 9 Aug 2005
Determination date 20 September 2005
Member M Urlich
Representation DW Keene (in person) ; P Davey
Location Auckland
Parties Keene v Parkfield Holdings Ltd t/a Dispensary Bar
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - No written employment agreement - Alleged respondent failed to continue to roster him on agreed shifts - Alleged rostered him on shifts knew he was unable to work due to university and sporting commitments - Applicant had worked Monday and Friday shifts - Took up full time hours over summer - Not satisfied parties agreed applicant would be guaranteed Monday and Friday shifts or any agreement that rostered shifts would accommodate applicant's commitments once university resumed - Extent of parties’ agreement was that applicant would have two guaranteed shifts per week on resumption of the university term - Respondent made genuine effort to accommodate applicant's out of work commitments within boundaries thought reasonable - Failure to communicate between parties - No constructive dismissal - ARREARS OF WAGES - Wages equivalent to one shift due and owing - Duty manager
Result Application dismissed ; Arrears of wages (one shift) ; Costs reserved ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)
Number of Pages 4
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