| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 165/05 |
| Hearing date | 22 Mar 2005 - 21 Jun 2005 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 19 December 2005 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | P Macdonald ; P Shaw |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Nortier v Order of St John |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged failure to adequately resolve conflict at station - Soon after applicant took up work serious conflicts emerged - A while later respondent undertook number of initiatives to address conflict situation - Applicant issued with warning after walking out of meeting with Station Manager - Applicant transferred to another station - Position reduced from advanced paramedic" to that of ambulance officer and a course proposed following complaints about applicant's clinical practice - Alleged drop in wages - Alleged demotion - Unjustified disadvantage by respondent's failure to address difficulties in station in prompt and timely manner - Was a situation that called for considerable urgency and strong management - Applicant was demoted while undergoing mentoring programme but was not a punitive measure by respondent rather a legitimate reaction to serious concerns about applicant's clinical proficiency - Respondent acted in mature and considered way - Remedies - In absence of accurate financial information about lost wages, no award made but leave reserved for applicant to lodge specific and detailed wages claim - Paramedic" |
| Result | Application granted ; Orders accordingly ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($4,500) ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s3;ERA s103(1)(b) |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 165_05.pdf [pdf 39 KB] |