| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 102 |
| Determination date | 22 July 2015 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | R Webster ; P Churchman |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | South Pacific Meats Ltd v New Zealand Meat Workers & Related Trades Union Inc. |
| Summary | COMPLIANCE ORDER – Applicant sought order for compliance with s21 Employment Relations Act 2000 (“ERA”) – Whether Authority able to consider whether respondent unreasonably accessing applicant’s workplace |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –COMPLIANCE ORDER: Section 21 ERA does not put a limit on how many times a union may enter a workplace. Authority unable to make order limiting number of times respondent may enter workplace. Authority cannot consider whether respondent’s frequency in exercising right to enter workplace unreasonable as long as purpose of visit reasonable. Claim ultra vires Authority’s remit. Application for compliance order dismissed. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Compliance Order |
| Statutes | ERA s21;ERA s21(2) |
| Number of Pages | 4 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_102.pdf [pdf 92 KB] |