| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2015] NZERA Christchurch 178 |
| Hearing date | 17-Nov-15 |
| Determination date | 19 November 2015 |
| Member | David Appleton |
| Representation | C Gordon ; T McRae |
| Location | Ashburton |
| Parties | Robin v Partners in Pork Ltd |
| Summary | RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE – Leave sought to raise grievance out of time – Butchery manager |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;RAISING PERSONAL GRIEVANCE: Respondent received letters from applicant’s representative about problem within 90 day period, so respondent aware of issue, although respondent failed to respond. Reasonable employer would have contacted applicant after receiving letter to deny that applicant dismissed, as required by duty of good faith. Grievance only raised 9 days late, so delay not excessive. Just to allow applicant to raise grievance late. Leave granted to raise grievance out of time. |
| Result | Application granted ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Raising PG |
| Statutes | ERA s4;ERA s4(1A)(b);ERA s103A;ERA s114(1);ERA s114(3);ERA s114(4);ERA s114(5);ERA s115(b) |
| Number of Pages | 10 |
| PDF File Link: | 2015_NZERA_Christchurch_178.pdf [pdf 235 KB] |