| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 149/08 |
| Hearing date | 18 Dec 2007 |
| Determination date | 02 October 2008 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | P Cranney ; R Gibson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Association of University Staff & Anor v Vice-Chancellor of Lincoln University |
| Other Parties | Lamb |
| Summary | DISPUTE – By joint memorandum parties requested Authority to make findings on only two issues after sought to resolve other issues themselves – Parties disputed whether term of applicant’s employment that would receive automatic salary increments and would quickly move through senior lecturer scale – Applicant claimed told by respondent’s human resource advisor (“H”) was assured automatic increment at time of anniversary and quick progression through scale – Authority found applicant signed offer of employment not containing alleged representations – Authority found mistaken in belief of alleged representations made by H – Parties also disputed correct interpretation of criteria set out in collective employment agreement (“CEA”) for progression for a senior lecturer – Applicant claimed clause in CEA required respondent to meet expectation to advance senior lecturer through steps so reached bar in senior lecturer scale within six year timeframe – Respondent argued criteria for advancement through senior lecturer steps required senior lecturer to meet criteria and obligations in clause in CEA – Respondent argued CEA did not place any obligation on respondent to ensure senior lecturer progressed to bar within six year timeframe – Authority found could not accept that obligation to enable upward progression within grade lay with respondent – Found clear respondent had set criteria required of senior lecturers to meet as prerequisite to advance to step above |
| Result | Orders accordingly ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Dispute |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 149_08.pdf [pdf 32 KB] |