| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 147/05 |
| Hearing date | 6 Sep 2005 |
| Determination date | 15 November 2005 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | MJ Thomas ; C French |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Mullay v Southern Institute of Technology |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Redundancy - Reorganisation of department led to reduction in teaching staff and disestablishment of applicant’s position - Redundancy genuine - Review of department and implementation of dismissal undertaken in accordance with provisions of collective agreement - No promise of proportional/partial redundancy or promise of part-time casual hours - Respondent genuinely believed applicant not interested in partial redundancy due to financial reasons - Complaint about swearing by programme manager handled appropriately - Work environment not unsafe so as to prevent applicant indicating desire to explore partial redundancy - No unjustified dismissal - Photography tutor |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 147_05.pdf [pdf 43 KB] |