Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Wellington
Reference No [2015] NZERA Wellington 120
Hearing date 1 - 2 Dec 2015 (2 days)
Determination date 11 December 2015
Member Trish MacKinnon
Representation J Greally ; R Upton
Location Wellington
Parties Nathan v Transfield Services (New Zealand) Ltd
Summary DISPUTE – Parties disputed whether respondent’s offer of settlement adequately resolved employment relationship problem – Linesman
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND –;DISPUTE: Applicant did not state when filing proceedings that reinstatement was to be to same position as before dismissal. Not practicable to return applicant to same position. Position offered by respondent no less advantageous than former position. Offer met remedy sought by applicant. Respondent’s offer for compensation for loss of retirement funds also met remedy sought by applicant. Unfair to allow applicant to seek costs at late stage and could unfairly prejudice respondent. Question answered in favour of respondent.
Result Question answered in favour of respondent ; Orders made ; No order for costs
Main Category Dispute
Statutes ERA s125
Number of Pages 5
PDF File Link: 2015_NZERA_Wellington_120.pdf [pdf 99 KB]