Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2013] NZERA Christchurch 69
Hearing date 23 Apr 2013
Determination date 24 April 2013
Member M B Loftus
Representation K Varley (in person) ; I McKenzie
Location Christchurch
Parties Varley v Results Christchurch Ltd
Summary JURISDICTION – Whether applicant employee or independent contractor – Applicant given option of being employee or independent contractor – Applicant elected to be independent contractor – No employment agreement – Applicant furnished invoices – Applicant became shareholder and director
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;JURISDICTION: Applicant intended to be engaged as independent contractor. Applicant’s first instinct was to seek recourse through Disputes Tribunal. Applicant chose to furnish invoices. Applicant independent contractor. No jurisdiction.
Result Application dismissed ; Costs reserved
Main Category Jurisdiction
Number of Pages 4
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