| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 87 |
| Determination date | 01 July 2015 |
| Member | Christine Hickey |
| Representation | P Cranney ; R Upton |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | First Union Inc v Jacks Hardware and Timber Ltd |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Respondent sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on ground important questions of law likely to arise |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Important questions of law likely to arise regarding interpretation of new s33 Employment Relations Act 2000, whether respondent had genuine reasons not to enter into collective agreement, and even if not, respondent not entitled to unilaterally conclude bargaining. Both parties agreed matter should be removed. Matter removed to EC. |
| Result | Application granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s33;ERA s50C;ERA s50C(1)(b);ERA s178;ERA s178(1);ERA s178(2)(a);Employment Relations Amendment Act 2014 s9;Employment Relations Amendment Act 2014 Schedule 1AA cl2(2) |
| Number of Pages | 10 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_87.pdf [pdf 184 KB] |