| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 176/06 |
| Hearing date | 11 Dec 2006 |
| Determination date | 15 December 2006 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | D Beck ; R Gibson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Treymane v Canwest Radio NZ Ltd |
| Summary | INJUNCTION – Applicant sought interim reinstatement to role as radio show host – Applicant made redundant when not appointed to new position after respondent restructured – Scope of new position now reduced but applicant’s original show reformatted – Respondent firmly of view applicant’s presentation style incompatible with new format – Applicant alleged redundancy engineered - Met arguable test case by slender margin – Applicant’s desire to return to work in region did not weigh particularly heavy in balance of convenience – Applicant in receipt of income and little said about financial hardship – Balance of convenience favoured respondent – Adequate remedies available if applicant successful – Respondent’s decision challenged five months after event – Applicant well treated during termination and respondent gave undertaking not to fill vacancy until substantive determination – On evidence before Authority, likelihood of succeeding not strong – Interim reinstatement declined - Radio show host |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 176_06.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |