| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Auckland 152 |
| Hearing date | 28 Apr 2015 - 29 Apr 2015 (2 days) |
| Determination date | 27 May 2015 |
| Member | A Fitzgibbon |
| Representation | S Laurent ; R Roussell |
| Location | Auckland |
| Parties | Singh v Corporate Energy Ltd t/a Caltex Glenbrook |
| Summary | JURISDICTION – Whether applicant employee or independent contractor – Motor mechanic |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –JURISDICTION: Employment agreement contained standard employment terms. Applicant unable to be paid properly due to visa issues. No evidence that parties ever discussed independent contractor relationship. Applicant had own tools, but not unusual in small workshops. Applicant employee. |
| Result | Application granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Jurisdiction |
| Statutes | ERA s6;ERA s174 |
| Cases Cited | Brook v Macown [2014] NZEmpC79, (2014) 11 NZELR 729;Bryson v Three Foot Six Ltd (No 2) [2005] NZSC 34, [2005] 3 NZLR 721;Poulter v Antipodean Growers Ltd [2010] NZEmpC 77, (2010) 7 NZELR 543;Scorringe v Freedom Air Ltd ERA Auckland AA291/05, 12 August 2005;Singh v Eric James & Associates Ltd [2010] NZEmpC |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Auckland_152.pdf [pdf 247 KB] |