Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch
Reference No [2013] NZERA Christchurch 134
Determination date 03 July 2013
Member C Hickey
Representation J Goldstein ; E Child
Parties Davis v The Commissioner of Police
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Application for removal to Employment Court (“EC”) – Authority found EC had before it proceedings between same parties involving same or similar issues – Found in all circumstances matter should be determined by EC – Matter removed to EC
Abstract Applicant sought removal of the matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground EC already had before it proceedings between same parties involving same or similar issues. Applicant claimed respondent failed to meet good faith obligations and applicant unjustifiably disadvantaged in employment. Applicant previously brought unsuccessful claim against respondent. Applicant challenged previous Authority determination to EC. Respondent agreed more efficient for all parties if applicant’s new complaints heard at same time in same forum.;AUTHORITY FOUND –;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: EC already had before it proceedings between same parties involving same or similar issues. In all circumstances matter should be determined by EC. Matter removed to EC.
Result Application granted; No order for costs
Main Category Practice & Procedure
Statutes ERA s178 – ERA s178(2)(c)
Cases Cited Davis v Commissioner of Police unreported, R Arthur, 5 July 2010, AA313/10
Number of Pages 3
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