Restrictions OK
Jurisdiction Employment Relations Authority - Auckland
Reference No [2016] NZERA Auckland 14
Determination date 12 January 2016
Member James Crichton
Representation C Mansell ; O Carton
Location Auckland
Parties Youssef v iP3 Systems Pty Ltd and Anor
Other Parties iP3 Systems NZ Ltd
Summary PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Identity of employer – JURISDICTION – Whether New Zealand forum conveniens to hear claim – Employment agreement provided employment relationship governed by laws of New Zealand – CEO
Abstract AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Applicant’s superannuation entitlements and taxation arrangements were commensurate with Australian employment. Applicant employed by first respondent.;JURISDICTION: Argument for forum conveniens finely balanced. Despite provision in employment agreement, applicant was responsible for totality of Australian operations. Parties invited to make further submissions on matter.
Result Application granted ; Costs reserved
Main Category Jurisdiction
Cases Cited Musashi Pty Ltd v Moore [2002] 1 ERNZ 203 (EmpC)
Number of Pages 5
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