| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 162/08 |
| Hearing date | 26 Aug 2008 |
| Determination date | 09 December 2008 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | P Cranney ; C McNamara, G Pollak |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | The New Zealand Public Service Association Inc v Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry |
| Summary | DISPUTE – Interpretation of collective agreement (“CEA”) – Whether pool cars were provided as privilege or condition of employment – Respondent provided workers pool cars since 1970s – Respondent notified discontinuation of pool cars under new CEA – Applicant claimed provision part of CEA after applicant agreed to changed hours – Respondent claimed provision of pool cars discretionary and notice given – Authority found discontinuation of provision breach of CEA – Found respondent accepted provision as consideration for changed hours under previous CEA – Found previous CEA and new CEA consistent – Provision continued in new CEA – Provision of cars became a condition of employment when major changes of hours work negotiated – Question answered in favour of applicant – Biosecurity Operators |
| Result | Application granted ; Question answered in favour of applicant ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Dispute |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | wa 162_08.pdf [pdf 23 KB] |