| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 96/07 |
| Hearing date | 23 May 2007 |
| Determination date | 09 August 2007 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | P MacDonald ; J Bolton |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Jack v Duratcech Wholesale Ltd |
| Summary | JURISDICTION – Whether person intending to work - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed when respondent withdrew offer of employment after she accepted it – Respondent accepted parties discussed employment but claimed withdrew offer before applicant accepted it – Respondent arranged for applicant and another to travel to head office – Described purpose of meeting as “getting to know” potential employees – Applicant claimed told respondent her fear of flying meant she would only attend if had employment with respondent - Alleged respondent told her to book her ticket – Submitted this constituted offer and acceptance - Respondent later sent formal offer of employment – Applicant advised respondent she had made non-negotiable changes to offer based on legal advice – Respondent claimed withdrew offer as changes extensive and amounted to unacceptable counter-offer - No offer capable of acceptance before formal offer sent by respondent - Offer not accepted by applicant - Applicant not employed by respondent |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Jurisdiction |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 96_07.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |