| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 113/10 |
| Hearing date | 20 Apr 2010 |
| Determination date | 10 May 2010 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | V Balashov ; L Lasek |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Balashov v Libor Ltd |
| Summary | RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – BREACH OF CONTRACT – Applicant claimed respondent unilaterally changed wage rate – Respondent argued sought consent of all employees, including applicant to change wage rate due to financial difficulties – Respondent advised employees had options of either taking pay cut or terminating employment – Applicant agreed to reduced wage rate however no new employment agreement signed – Applicant paid at reduced rate for six months – Applicant resigned and raised personal grievance – Authority found applicant never objected to new wage rate until resignation - Grievance raised out of time – Found applicant agreed to new wage rate – Found applicant erroneously believed other employees being paid at higher wage rate – Found reduced wage rate applied to all employees – No breach of contract – COSTS – Costs to lie where they fall |
| Result | Applications dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Raising PG |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 113_10.pdf [pdf 18 KB] |