[2019] NZEmpC 103 Saipe v Bethell [pdf, 252 KB]
...[52] General principles of contract law are applicable in the employment context. This is clear from s 162 of the Act, which allows the Court to apply any rule of law relating to contracts. The principle was also stated recently by the Court of Appeal: 6 This date was referred to in Mr Greening’s submission, but not Mr Saipe’s affidavit. 7 Underhill v Coca-Cola Amatil (NZ) Ltd [2017] NZEmpC 117 (footnotes omitted). Co...