| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Wellington 27 |
| Hearing date | 24 Mar 2014 |
| Determination date | 24 March 2014 |
| Member | T MacKinnon |
| Representation | T Kennedy ; B Buckett |
| Parties | Bird v SAI Systems Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Application for joinder - Respondent sought joinder of applicant's former employer (S") - Respondent sought relief against S for any failure the Authority might find against it to comply with Part 6A" |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: General rule plaintiff to decide who he or she will sue. Applicant had not requested or agreed to S being joined to matter. Relief sought by respondent not within Authority jurisdiction. Respondent would not be absolved from liability because of actions or omissions of S. Application declined. |
| Result | Application dismissed; Cost reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s69G;ERA s221;ERA Part 6A |
| Cases Cited | Auckland Regional Services Trust v Lark [1994] 2 ERNZ 135 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Wellington_27.pdf [pdf 133 KB] |