[2025] NZEmpC 152 Tillmans Fine Furniture Ltd v Rookes [pdf, 250 KB]
...not whether another role existed. If the determination was correct, that meant fixed term agreements covering situations like parental leave would not be valid. Ms Dalziel preferred the approach in Maritime Union of New Zealand Inc v Ports of Auckland where the fixed term agreements were lawful even though the roles in the port continued to be required after a planned restructuring was completed.15 [21] The conclusion invited was that Tillmans was entitled to create a new fixed...