| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Wellington |
| Reference No | [2016] NZERA Wellington 40 |
| Hearing date | 24-Mar-16 |
| Determination date | 06 April 2016 |
| Member | Michele Ryan |
| Representation | P Cranney ; P Chemis, J Howes |
| Location | Wellington |
| Parties | Lawson v Chief Executive, Western Institute of Technology |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Applicant sought removal of matter to Employment Court (“EC”) on grounds important question of law likely to arise and matter of such nature and urgency that in public interest matter be removed |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Applicant’s questions of law can only arise if there is prior investigation. Uncertain whether questions raised would be determinative of applicant’s matter. Statutory grounds for removal not met. Applicant’s personal grievances not in public interest to be removed to EC. Application for removal dismissed. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; Costs reserved |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s103A;ERA s104;ERA s104(1);ERA s107;ERA s107(1)(a);ERA s107(1)(g);ERA s119;ERA s177;ERA s178(2)(a);ERA s178(2)(b);ERA Second Schedule cl1(b) |
| Cases Cited | Auckland District Health Board v X (No 2) [2005] ERNZ 551 (EmpC);Hanlon v International Educational Foundation (NZ) Inc [1995] 1 ERNZ 1 (EmpC);McAlister v Air New Zealand Ltd EmpC Auckland AC22/05, 11 May 2005 |
| Number of Pages | 8 |
| PDF File Link: | 2016_NZERA_Wellington_40.pdf [pdf 186 KB] |