| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 184/09 |
| Hearing date | 21 Oct 2009 |
| Determination date | 22 October 2009 |
| Member | P Montgomery |
| Representation | R Blick (in person) ; I Tulloch |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Blick v Aon New Zealand Ltd |
| Summary | DISPUTE – Whether applicant entitled to bonus payment - Applicant claimed entitled to bonus payment as worked full year before resignation – Respondent argued but for applicant’s resignation and departure before time of bonus pool distribution, applicant would have received bonus – Applicant resigned before bonus pool distribution – Applicant made enquiries to respondent regarding bonus payments before applicant tendered resignation – Respondent advised applicant needed to be current employee at time bonuses paid to be eligible – Authority found bonus scheme discretionary – Found applicant knew or ought to have known resignation prior to bonus payment distribution would deprive applicant of bonus – Applicant not eligible for bonus payment – Question answered in favour of respondent |
| Result | Question answered in favour of respondent ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Dispute |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 184_09.pdf [pdf 15 KB] |