| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 395/05 |
| Hearing date | 29 Sep 2005 |
| Determination date | 05 October 2005 |
| Member | J Scott |
| Representation | B McGeown (in person) ; L Hart |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | McGeown v Spotless Services (NZ) Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Applicant alleged he was employed by respondent as permanent part-time worker and respondent unilaterally changed employment status to casual worker - Alleged respondent failed to adequately address issues raised by him at meeting and made insensitive and unfair statements - During investigation meeting applicant conceded he was employed on casual basis - Credibility finding in favour of respondent - On first night of employment applicant not provided with training at level promised - Agreed between parties that applicant would be provided with two additional nights of training - If applicant mastered tractor and trailer unit and training he was to be given two nights' work, otherwise he would be placed on on-call roster - Applicant did not attend second night's training - Through his own actions applicant destroyed prospects of permanent part-time work - Respondent behaved in fair and reasonable manner at meeting and managers entitled to focus on relevant matters - No breach of duty by respondent toward applicant - No unjustified dismissal - Supermarket trolley collector |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | aa 395_05.pdf [pdf 41 KB] |