| 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 |
| PDF File Link: | 2013_NZERA_Christchurch_69.pdf [pdf 95 KB] |