| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Christchurch 59 |
| Determination date | 04 April 2012 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | J Goldstein ; E Warden |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Waldman v University of Canterbury |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought further adjournment as overseas when investigation meeting rescheduled - Applicant previously sought compliance with parties’ settlement agreement – Applicant requested investigation meeting delayed as overseas – Authority previously declined applicant’s second adjournment application – Authority previously declined to deal with respondent’s jurisdictional issues on interlocutory basis – Respondent opposed further adjournment – Respondent claimed applicant had failed to provide explanation for delay and further delay potentially prejudiced respondent – Authority found applicant had agreed to overseas commitments when aware of investigation meeting date – Found any further delay would add increase difficulty and increase parties’ costs – Application for adjournment declined and investigation meeting to proceed as scheduled – Application dismissed |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Christchurch_59.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |