| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | AA 139/02 |
| Hearing date | 3 May 2002 |
| Determination date | 24 May 2002 |
| Member | T Woods |
| Representation | A Hope ; P Haynes |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Price v A & P Haynes Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged abuse - Oral contract - Alleged pressured to sign contract that controlled rights outside workplace - Restriction to seek prior permission for private work outside workplace - Respondent strict - Forewarned of respondent's high standard requirements - Clause in contract for private work not unreasonable - Disadvantage claim not established - UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Constructive dismissal - Alleged forced to resign over contract dispute - Alleged threatened with dismissal unless signed contract - Respondent claimed applicant had gained employment elsewhere - Behavioural problems by applicant - Decision to resign voluntary - No breach of duty - Constructive dismissal not established |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs in favour of respondent ($500) |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
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