| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 99 |
| Hearing date | 18 Jun 2014 |
| Determination date | 03 July 2014 |
| Member | M B Loftus |
| Representation | S Zindel, A Gulbransen ; J Douglas |
| Location | Nelson |
| Parties | Westrupp v Envirowaste Services Ltd |
| Summary | RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE - Applicant sought to raise grievance out of time - Applicant instructed solicitor to pursue claim - Letter did not depart solicitor's office until after 90 days |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE: Applicant made reasonable arrangements to raise grievance. Unusual occurrence in modern law firm not to email letter. Minor delay. Application to raise grievance out of time granted. |
| Result | Application granted; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Raising PG |
| Statutes | ERA s114;ERA s114(1);ERA s114(3);ERA s114(4)(a);ERA s115(b) |
| Cases Cited | Creedy v Commissioner of Police [2008] ERNZ 109 ; [2008] 3 NZLR 7 |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_99.pdf [pdf 152 KB] |