| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 83/02 |
| Hearing date | 29 Jul 2002 |
| Determination date | 30 August 2002 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | T Twomey ; R Davidson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Ung v Contract Pacific Ltd |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISADVANTAGE - Alleged discrimination on basis of pregnancy - Alleged unilateral variation of contract - Claimed required to do menial tasks beneath position - Signed agreement stating permanent employee - Respondent attempted to change status to fixed term employee - Reason for change was due to pregnancy affecting availability - Discrimination established - Tasks required were within job description and due to off season - Tourist operator |
| Result | Application granted (Discrimination) ; Application dismissed (Unjustified disadvantage) ; Compensation for humiliation etc ($8,000) ; Costs reserved |
| Statutes | ERA s104(1);ERA s105(1)(a);ERA s105(2);Human Rights Act 1993 s21(1)(a) |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
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