| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2012] NZERA Auckland 232 |
| Hearing date | 6 Jul 2012 |
| Determination date | 10 July 2012 |
| Member | K J Anderson |
| Representation | W MacPhail; R Drake |
| Location | Tauranga |
| Parties | Groves v Tuhoe Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board |
| Summary | RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Applicant sought leave to raise grievance out of time – Authority found delay in raising grievance occasioned by exceptional circumstances – Found just to grant leave – Leave to raise grievance out of time granted |
| Abstract | Applicant sought leave to raise grievance out of time. Respondent accepted failed to provide applicant with copy of parties’ employment agreement. Respondent claimed applicant aware required to raise personal grievance within 90 days.;AUTHORITY FOUND –;RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE: Applicant had arguable case should have opportunity to pursue matter. Delay in raising grievance occasioned by exceptional circumstances. Just to grant leave. Leave to raise grievance out of time granted. Parties directed to mediation. |
| Result | Application granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Raising PG |
| Statutes | ERA s65(2)(a)(vi);ERA s114;ERA s114(1);ERA s114(4);ERA s114(4)(a);ERA s114(4)(b);ERA s114(5);ERA s115(c) |
| Cases Cited | Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd [2006] ERNZ 781 |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2012_NZERA_Auckland_232.pdf [pdf 95 KB] |