Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No CA 125/09
Hearing date 5 May 2009
Determination date 06 August 2009
Member P Montgomery
Representation A Sharma ; M Fogarty
Location Christchurch
Parties Scoltock v Ryman Healthcare Ltd
Summary UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL – Fixed term employment – Respondent argued no unjustified dismissal and that employment relationship ended upon completion of carpentry work on project – Respondent argued employment relationship ended in accordance with employment agreement – Applicant clamed termination premature as further work existed on project – Respondent argued minor finishing work related to other trades – Authority found respondent’s evidence more persuasive – Found applicant hopeful of opportunity for work beyond project but no guarantee provided from respondent – Authority found matter was project specific and addressed in that context – Found no dismissal – Carpenter
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Personal Grievance
Statutes ERA s103A;ERA s66
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: ca 125_09.pdf [pdf 28 KB]