[2011] NZEmpC 128 McKean v Ports of Auckland Ltd [pdf, 130 KB]
...article, and that this effectively renders him immune from disciplinary action, that argument appears to be weak, is not supported by what limited authority there is on the point, and does not accord with well accepted principles relating to the enduring nature of the mutual obligations owed by employees and employers. [40] It appears to be strongly arguable that the conduct in question did constitute offensive behaviour prohibited by the collective agreement and justifying instant...