Anniversary Day - Labour Dept
Chamber Southland brought the issue into the public arena with the announcing of March 25th as Southland Anniversary Day.
(see full information here...)
Correspondence and conversations were held with many stakeholders and media statements were made.
Among these was an article instigated by John Pannett Southland’s Dept of Labour Service Manager. View his Article here.
In prior conversation with him it was clear that the Department’s view is that the issue is to complex for them and that they would take the least line of resistance and not take a stand on the date.
As far as they are concerned the ‘status quo’ will exist and that it is unlikely that the Department will take a case to court on the basics of which day was taken.
As far as we are concerned Southland's Anniversary Day is March 25th
NB this is the decision of the Department and not necessarily that of the courts.
We make reference to Nov 14:2007 (AirNZ vs NZ Airline Pilots Assoc)
The Department of Labour’s decision may not hinder private claims to the employment court by unions or individuals.
We strongly suggest you contact your HR or legal adviser for assistance.
And include, after ‘good faith’ bargaining, into the employment contract, a date agreeable by both parties.
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