| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | WA 44/02 |
| Hearing date | 2 Apr 2002 - 4 Apr 2002 (3 days) |
| Determination date | 24 May 2002 |
| Member | D Asher |
| Representation | Paul in person ; K Binnie, J Dobson |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Paul v Capital and Coast District Health Board |
| Other Parties | Hutt Valley District Health Board |
| Summary | BREACH OF CONTRACT - Alleged failure to adhere to education clause caused financial loss - Contractual interpretation - Contract provided for 4 hours rostered education time per week - Further alleged breach of contract caused resignation and failure of examinations - Failure to provide rostered hours amounted to breach of contract - Breach did not cause resignation - Other trainees treated the same - Examination preparation time taken up with personal activities rather than study - Distress caused by loss of confidence in respondents' ability to meet its contractual obligations - Damages payable by second respondent - Doctor |
| Result | Application granted in part ; Damages ($3,300) ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s159(1)(b)(i) |
| Number of Pages | 18 |
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