| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Wellington 160 |
| Hearing date | 20 Aug 2011 |
| Determination date | 21 October 2011 |
| Member | D King |
| Representation | A Millar ; J Latimer |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Culling v Turners Auctions Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE – Applicant claimed unjustifiably disadvantaged by respondent – Applicant given performance improvement plan (“PIP”) – Applicant claimed targets set in PIP unachievable – Respondent national sales manger claimed PIP targets formalised expectations which had been relayed to applicant when accepted role – Applicant claimed respondent intended to set applicant up to be pressured into resigning or being dismissed – Applicant claimed PIP was unilateral variation to method of payment clause in employment agreement – Applicant told respondent not prepared to sign PIP – Authority found PIP was not attempt to vary method of payment or to force unilateral variation to employment agreement – No disadvantage – Finance and In House Consultant |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Wellington_160.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |