John Eric Hudson v Ricegrowers Co-Operative Limited [1995] IRCA 136
The conduct of the respondent and its managers, including intervention and the establishment of proper grievance channels, did not render the applicant's employment untenable. The applicant was not constructively dismissed and the employment relationship was not unlawfully terminated by the respondent.
- Parties
- Applicant: John Eric Hudson; Respondent: Ricegrowers Co-Operative Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 27 March 1995
- Procedural Posture
- Application Pursuant to S170 EA of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 / Final Judgment After Full Hearing
- Outcome
- Application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Constructive Dismissal, Termination of Employment, Jurisdiction Under S170 EA
Case Brief
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Parties
John Eric Hudson
Applicant
Ricegrowers Co-Operative Limited
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Application Pursuant to S170 EA of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 / Final Judgment After Full Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant was constructively dismissed by the respondent on or after 12 December 1994
- 2 Whether the employer’s conduct or failure to act created a situation making the applicant’s continued employment untenable
Ratio Decidendi
The conduct of the respondent and its managers, including intervention and the establishment of proper grievance channels, did not render the applicant's employment untenable. The applicant was not constructively dismissed and the employment relationship was not unlawfully terminated by the respondent.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed
Orders
- The application is dismissed.
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment