| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Wellington 68 |
| Hearing date | 19 Jun 2012 |
| Determination date | 20 June 2012 |
| Member | G J Wood |
| Representation | D Becker ; P Stobbart |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Lloyd v AV Services (1994) Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for adjournment – Applicant sought adjournment on basis respondent had presented large number of documents at investigation meeting without opportunity for applicant to view documents – Authority found applicant would be prejudiced greatly by late and incomplete provision of witness statements and written documentation if adjournment not granted – Application for adjournment granted – COSTS – Less than one day investigation meeting – Applicant sought $2,800 contribution towards costs – Respondent to pay applicant $700 contribution towards costs |
| Abstract | Applicant sought adjournment on basis respondent had presented large number of documents at investigation meeting without opportunity for applicant to view documents. Applicant sought $2,800 contribution towards costs. After failing to engage with Authority process respondent arrived at investigation meeting with witness statements and documentation and indicated intention to seek adjournment.;AUTHORITY FOUND –;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Applicant would be prejudiced greatly by late and incomplete provision of witness statements and written documentation if adjournment not granted. Respondent also effectively seeking adjournment. Application for adjournment granted.;COSTS: Less than one day investigation meeting. Authority found respondent’s failure to engage with Authority process caused delays. Respondent to pay applicant $700 contribution towards costs. |
| Result | Application granted; Orders made; Costs in favour of applicant ($700); Disbursements in favour of applicant ($1,193.30)(travel and accommodation) |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s181;ERA s182 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Wellington_68.pdf [pdf 134 KB] |