Originally Posted by
Xwindldg
Corrigin,
Well what's happening here then? These guys signed a contract saying they would retire at 55 then went to court and complained about it. No one "put a gun to their head" as you said. To top it off this decision will f### anyone else wanting a base.
So they have done exactly what you are talking about.
Xwindldg,
Stop reading section 36 of their contract and flick all the way back to the start. You don't have to read beyond section 2. Application of the Law. At all times the contract must be interpreted and comply with the law and employment ordinance and this will override all other agreements. NZ's age discrimination laws override section 36 retirement age.
These 2 gentlemen were offered a contract til 65 but didn't believe they had to sign it as their current contract gave them an infinite retirement age (or until they lose their license/medical). As it tuns out they were correct.
Hang around here long enough and you too will be demanding that CX comply with Section 2 of your contract too. Or are you donating your monthly SHP payments back to the company?
No?
Thought not.