| 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] |