| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 499 |
| Determination date | 04 December 2014 |
| Member | R Larmer |
| Representation | A Halse ; K McLuskie |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Brown v Hamilton City Council |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Admissibility of evidence - Document produced during meeting where applicant advised possibility of role being disestablished and voluntary severance suggested - Respondent claimed document without prejudice communication |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Document not stated or agreed to be without prejudice". Applicant had not raised grievance or made complaint at time document produced. Document not produced in attempt to resolve dispute. Important Authority considered document as applicant claimed document trigger for bullying complaint and subsequent personal grievance claims. Evidence admissible." |
| Result | Application granted; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_499.pdf [pdf 90 KB] |