| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 96 |
| Determination date | 15 July 2015 |
| Member | H Doyle |
| Representation | R Power ; C Milnes |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Williamson v Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment |
| Summary | PARENTAL LEAVE – Applicant sought review of respondent’s decision applicant not eligible for paid parental leave (“PPL”) – Self-employment – Whether four month delay in making application more than minor irregularity – Sharemilker |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –PARENTAL LEAVE: Applicant acted in good faith. Applicant should have been more proactive about find out about leave entitlements earlier. For month delay not reasonable. Delay more than a minor irregularity. Applicant not entitled to PPL. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Parental Leave |
| Statutes | Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71CB;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71I;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71(1);Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71(2)(a);Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71IA;Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987 s71ZB |
| Cases Cited | Jansen v Department of Labour ERA Christchurch CA142/10, 1 July;Mackintosh v Department of Labour [2011] NZERA Auckland 221 |
| Number of Pages | 7 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_96.pdf [pdf 153 KB] |