| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Christchurch 199 |
| Determination date | 02 December 2014 |
| Member | D Appleton |
| Representation | P Yarrall ; C Patterson |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Cassidy v Vulcan Steel Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Respondent sought removal of matter to Employment Court (EC") on grounds EC already had before it proceedings between same parties involving same or similar issues - Non payment of bonus - Similar matter between respondent and another employee ("W") removed in previous determination" |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Matter between respondent and W removed as earlier determination between respondent and W challenged in EC. Applicant's situation factually distinct from W's situation. Matter between parties unaffected by W's case. Application for removal declined. |
| Result | Application dismissed; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s178;ERA s178(2)(c);ERA s178(2)(d) |
| Cases Cited | Walker v Vulcan Steel Ltd [2014] NZERA Christchurch 160;Walker v Vulcan Steel Ltd [2014] NZERA Christchurch 200 |
| Number of Pages | 5 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Christchurch_199.pdf [pdf 148 KB] |