| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 144 |
| Hearing date | 10-Sep-15 |
| Determination date | 06 October 2015 |
| Member | David Appleton |
| Representation | P de Wattignar ; R Brazil |
| Location | Dunedin |
| Parties | Wilson v Maori Hill Montessori Preschool Ltd |
| Summary | RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Whether grievance raised within 90 days – Whether exceptional circumstances – Preschool teacher |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND –;RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE: Grievance not raised within 90 days. Applicant failed to present sufficient evidence of substantial injury and was able to work elsewhere during the notice period. Likely that main reason for delay was applicant’s ignorance of rights, which does not constitute exceptional circumstances. No exceptional circumstances. Application dismissed. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Raising PG |
| Statutes | ERA s114;ERA s114(1);ERA s114(4);ERA s115;ERA s115(1) |
| Cases Cited | Telecom New Zealand Ltd v Morgan [2004] 2 ERNZ 9 (EmpC);Thomson v Thomson [1992] 2 ERNZ 84 (ET) |
| Number of Pages | 11 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_144.pdf [pdf 237 KB] |