| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 46 |
| Hearing date | 25 Mar 2014 |
| Determination date | 26 March 2014 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | M Douglas ; V Wollenweber |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Chand v Go Ezy Ltd and Anor |
| Other Parties | GlobalCampers Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Identity of employer - Whether applicant's employment transferred to second respondent - First respondent ceased trading - Whether applicant's work performed for benefit of both respondents - Whether staff told first respondent to be wound up and entire operation taken over by second respondent |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Applicant's employment agreement identified first respondent as employer and letter confirming applicant's redundancy on first respondent's letterhead. Plan for first respondent to cease operating not implemented at time of applicant's dismissal. Applicant paid by first respondent and funds transferred to first respondent by second respondent to cover outgoings, including pay, consistent with management agreement between respondents. Applicant employed by first respondent. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s65(2)(a)(i) |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_46.pdf [pdf 93 KB] |