[2019] NZEmpC 47 Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa Inc v New Zealand Post Ltd [pdf, 349 KB]
...and why the interveners were granted leave to appear and be heard. Having said that, we agree with Mr Kiely (counsel for Business New Zealand) that the particular wording of an agreement will likely be pivotal in any analysis and will need to be carefully assessed in determining whether a clause is an availability provision within the meaning of the Act and, if it is, whether it is enforceable. Are availability provisions under the Act limited to “zero-hour” contracts? [7]...